About

Since joining AES Entek in 2012, Gülenay Ruşen Gelmez has led major changes in the structure of the company by merging all department legal matters into a central function. She has a track record of successfully handled cases, both in AES Entek and previously in Karadeniz Holding. ‘One of the biggest achievements in my career as an in-house counsel was the execution of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction contract for the AYAS project (which includes the development, construction, ownership and operation of a 625MW imported coal-fired power generation facility and ancillary facilities) after long negotiations and many sleepless nights’. Being a compliance officer in addition to her position as a legal counsel has often been very challenging, but the double role has given her the opportunity to learn quickly. The reward of experience has been the best feature of the dual position. ‘Having the chance of improving myself every day and learning new things, not only from the legal perspective but also technical things, is what I enjoy the most about my role. In order to be a good in-house counsel it is essential that you know and understand precisely what your company does’.