Ömürden Ekim

Senior Director

2025

Energy & Utilities Strategy & Execution

Angel Investor

2021

We are a network of +30 investors and founders excited to support early-stage European startups. We are based in 10 different European countries, and we have members with a wide array of skill sets and backgrounds, including entrepreneurs, VCs, consultants, and large corporates. We invest tickets starting at €25k. We put our expertise and network at the service of the founders we support to help them get to the next level.

Angel Investor

2020

I am an investor in FUL Foods, an Amsterdam based startup on a mission to help a new generation of consumers reduce their carbon footprint… by improving their health and satisfying their cravings. The team has developed a trademarked carbon negative ingredient (“FUL”) featuring key protein and immune boosting nutrients from microalgae. FUL Foods’ flagship product (“waterFUL”) employs technological advances in microalgae stability, bioassimilation and digestibility, and offers significant health benefits from a refreshing plant-based protein and nutrient-packed, on-the-go carbonated drink.

Senior Manager

2024 - 2025

I led CVA’s engagements with energy and utilities clients across the GCC and MENA region, with a particular focus on Abu Dhabi-based entities. My work primarily involved advising on investment strategies and business models supporting the energy transition.

Manager

2023 - 2024

Management Consultant

2022 - 2023

I worked primarily with government-owned energy entities on strategic initiatives in petrochemicals and hydrogen, supporting the development of national sector strategies and facilitating government-to-government (G2G) engagements

Senior Consultant

2020 - 2022

I advised Energy & Utilities clients across the GCC on corporate strategy development and commercial due diligences, with a focus on water, power and energy transition.

Structures Design Manager

2016 - 2018

I led a team of 5 engineers to manage the structural design and construction process of 36 bridges, performed by several top-tier design consultants, under the Design-Build-Finance agreement for the $458M USD SR400 & I285 Intersection Reconstruction PPP Project in Atlanta, Georgia. I ensured the design was optimized and buildable under the overall construction plan, whilst ensuring contractual compliance.

Civil Structural Engineer

2014 - 2016

I worked as a Civil structural engineer performing engineering and design for international energy, transportation and infrastructure projects.