Title: 1) Managing Partner; 2) Chief Economist and Consultant
Company: 1) SANDALYECI; 2) Hologram Network
Location: Dulles, Virginia, United States
Merve Hande Akmehmet Uzun, Managing Partner at SANDALYECI and Chief Economist and Consultant at Hologram Network, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements and leadership in the Economic Services Industry.
Ms. Akmehmet Uzun has established herself as a prominent figure in economics, entrepreneurship and international business over a career spanning 25 years. As a managing partner at SANDALYECI since 2016, she has overseen strategic operations, ventures and sales, guiding the company’s U.S. operations and collaborating with major hospitality groups, such as Hilton, Marriott and The Carlton.
In her role, Ms. Akmehmet Uzun combines her expertise in economic forecasting and global risk analysis to inform investment decisions and drive growth, while also helping clients bring their creative visions to life. Her leadership has been instrumental in transforming SANDALYECI into a nationwide brand recognized for custom furniture that blends modern aesthetics with functional innovation.
In addition to her responsibilities at SANDALYECI, Ms. Akmehmet Uzun has been an accomplished chief economist and consultant at Hologram Network since 2014. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the firm specializes in political economy and macroeconomic analysis of Turkey, the Middle East and global markets. Ms. Akmehmet Uzun’s role involves advising government organizations, think tanks and philanthropic organizations on fiscal policy design, trade strategy and investment prioritization in emerging markets. She excels in providing specialized guidance on valuation, investment strategies and market timing for those investing in the U.S.
Before these roles, Ms. Akmehmet Uzun led Bloomberg’s team in Turkey from 2013 to 2014, serving as the head of economic research and as a television commentator. She appeared live on air for several hours each day, providing coverage of geopolitical events, equity markets and economic developments. Ms. Akmehmet Uzun’s tenure at Bloomberg was marked by her commitment to transformation, both within the organization and in society at large, through enhanced participation, empowered colleagues and greater awareness of critical issues.
From 2012 to 2013, Ms. Akmehmet Uzun served as an economic research manager at Akbank T.A.S., one of Turkey’s largest banks. Between 2007 and 2012, she held several positions at Oracle in the U.S., including market intelligence lead and business analyst. Earlier in her career, Ms. Akmehmet Uzun worked as a market research analyst at Time Life Inc. from 2005 to 2007, where she honed her skills in financial, statistical and economic data collection. She also served as a program manager for the Turkish American Business Forum in New York City, facilitating trade relations between Turkey and the U.S. between 2004 and 2005. Ms. Akmehmet Uzun’s professional journey began as a researcher associate at the Turkish Mission to the United Nations from 2003 to 2004, where she gained early exposure to international diplomacy and policy analysis.
Highly educated in her respective field, Ms. Akmehmet Uzun earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and foreign affairs from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville in 2004 and a master’s degree in applied economics from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, in 2008. She also holds numerous professional designations that have enhanced her technical proficiency, including certification in Oracle Discoverer, Cognos Database Management, Catalyst, HTML and QuickBooks, certification in multiple economic and financial modeling programs, certification in Bloomberg Terminal, Reuters Terminal and Oracle Business Intelligence Applications, as well as credentials as an accredited international forecaster from the International Institute of Forecasters.
Ms. Akmehmet Uzun’s professional affiliations include membership in the Government Relations Association, the American Economic Association, the National Association for Business Economics, Amnesty International, and the U.S. Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights. Civically, she remains active with the Johns Hopkins University Alumni Association. Ms. Akmehmet Uzun is also actively involved in promoting democracy and human rights both locally and internationally. She volunteers with initiatives supporting freedom of expression and secular governance, particularly focusing on Turkey and the Middle East, combining her economic expertise with advocacy efforts that empower citizens in emerging democracies. Her involvement extends to fundraising for women’s political action committees, including the National Coalition of Turkish American Women Political Action Committee.
Recognized for her expertise encompassing strategic operations, global market analysis, capital flow investment, risk concentration and financial market coverage, Ms. Akmehmet Uzun has successfully bridged design entrepreneurship with economic insight. She has authored numerous articles analyzing the costs of democracy, conducted studies on Turkey’s Syria policy, and contributed comparative analyses of fiscal and monetary policies across emerging markets.
Ms. Akmehmet Uzun has been widely recognized for her thought leadership, having been featured continuously in live interviews with Bloomberg, CNBC and the Financial Times, sharing perspectives on global economic trends and political developments. She is also a frequent speaker at global economic and policy conferences alongside influential policymakers and scholars shaping governance worldwide. Ms. Akmehmet Uzun’s reflections on economics, governance and society have garnered a substantial following on X (formerly Twitter). Notably, she was ranked 89th on the list of 100 most influential economists.
Looking ahead, Ms. Akmehmet Uzun remains dedicated to expanding SANDALYECI amid evolving global trade conditions while investing strategically across private ventures throughout the U.S., Turkey and the Middle East. Drawing upon her background in manufacturing design and consumer goods, her goal is to grow SANDALYECI while also serving as an investor and creating lasting positive change.
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