Managing Partner
Şahin Karaaslan, CPA (US), CPA (TR), MBA
Founder & Managing Partner
SEEMENA Regional Chair – Optimice International Network
Şahin Karaaslan is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in both the United States (California) and Türkiye, with over 20 years of international experience in finance and auditing.
He is also a licensed Independent Auditor under the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye (SPK) and specializes in financial management, international reporting standards, tax planning, risk management, and corporate governance.
International Leadership
Şahin Karaaslan serves as the SEEMENA (South Eastern Europe, Middle East & North Africa) Regional Chair of Optimice International Network.
In this capacity, he is responsible for:
- Coordinating regional quality and compliance processes
- Managing multinational client engagements
- Strategic business development within the network
- Integration of international reporting and auditing standards
Professional Experience
Nobel CPAs – Founder & Managing Partner
2015 – Present
As the founder of Nobel, he leads audit, tax, and advisory practices strategically.
Active areas include:
- IFRS, US GAAP, and Turkish GAAP reporting
- Compliance with Capital Markets Board (SPK) regulations
- International tax and group structuring
- Corporate risk management and internal control systems
Dacar Bilgi İşlem Otomotiv A.Ş. – Founder & Chairman
2020 – Present
Founder of a technology-based platform organizing nationwide damaged-car tenders in cooperation with major insurance companies in Türkiye.
Through the proprietary Pertborsasi5G software infrastructure, he stands out as an entrepreneur in digital transformation and financial technology.
Previous Roles
- Finance Manager – International Energy Company
- Financial Controller – United States
- 10+ Years in Independent Audit Management
Throughout these roles, he managed financial planning, budgeting, risk analysis, and external audit coordination processes for multinational organizations.
Academic Background
MSc in Finance & Accounting – California National University (Honors, GPA 3.95/4.00)
Bachelor’s Degree – Istanbul University
Areas of Expertise
- International Financial Reporting (IFRS / US GAAP)
- International Taxation
- SPK Audit
- Corporate Structuring
- Risk & Internal Control Systems
- Strategic Financial Planning
- Digital Financial Systems
Leadership Approach
Şahin Karaaslan adopts a leadership philosophy that integrates financial discipline with strategic growth, combining risk management with opportunity analysis.
By merging local expertise with a global perspective, he delivers sustainable and scalable financial solutions to clients.