Gökhan Gökçay graduated from the Department of Computer Engineering at Boğaziçi University, where he also completed his master’s degree. He began his career as a software engineer in 1992 and, before joining Akbank, held management and managing partner roles at leading banks and consulting firms in Türkiye and Europe. He has more than 30 years of experience in financial technologies, technology management, consulting, and systems integration across the banking and telecommunications sectors.
Gökçay joined Akbank in May 2017 as Head of Digital Banking, Payment Systems and Data Technologies, and went on to take on various responsibilities within the Technology and Operations business unit. Since January 2023, he has served as Executive Vice President responsible for Technology, leading the development of technology capabilities that support the strategies of the bank and its subsidiaries, as well as transformation efforts accelerated by artificial intelligence.
Gökçay focuses on building resilient, scalable, AI-based technology platforms, strengthening engineering practices, and modernizing technology capabilities. He aims to broaden the value-creating use of AI across areas ranging from customer experience and software development to operational processes and decision-support mechanisms. He supports innovation and efficiency through agile ways of working, cross-functional collaboration, and a continuous-improvement mindset, and regards human-centered, value-driven approaches as a core element of technology-led transformation.
Alongside his current role, Gökçay serves as Chairman of the Board of AkTech, Member of the Supervisory Board of Akbank AG, and Board Member of AkÖde and Ak Portföy.
