Dr. Muhammed Ağırakça
Founder
Dr. Muhammed Ağırakça graduated from Marmara University's Faculty of Theology in 2001, completing his Master's and Ph.D. by 2010. He taught and administered in high schools until 2007, then served in the Directorate of Foreign Relations at Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. Since 2009, he has been General Manager at Akdemistanbul Language Center and General Coordinator of International Arabic Competitions. He also coordinates the International Istanbul Arabic Book Fair and Istanbul Publishing Professional Meetings. In 2018, he founded Akdem Copyright and Translation Agency, rebranded to Introtema in 2023, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to the copyright and translation industry.
Erkan Yaldız
Agency Manager
Erkan Yaldız, a Business Administration graduate, completed his master's degree in Industrial Relations and Human Resources at Istanbul University. He began his career in 1999 as an office clerk and worked as an HR manager for Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality's subsidiary companies from 2001 to 2019. From 2019 to 2021, he served as the HR manager and Quality Management System Manager at PTT Kule A.Ş. Since April 11, 2021, he has been the HR Manager at Albayrak Holding Media Group. Starting April 1, 2024, he has also took on the role of Agency Manager at Introtema.
Emre Can Petek
Sales Manager
I graduated from the International University of Sarajevo in 2016 with a degree in International Relations and Public Relations. I completed my master's degree in the History of the Turkish Revolution at the Institute of Turkic Studies at Marmara University. I entered the publishing industry in 2016. Since December 2018, I have been with Introtema. Additionally, I continue to be involved in organizing numerous programs both domestically and internationally to enhance the recognition and expansion of Turkish publishing on the global stage.
Mustafa Naci Turan
Sales Manager
I studied Political Science and Public Administration at Uludağ University for one year before transferring to the International University of Sarajevo's Faculty of Law on a full scholarship for English education. After graduating, I worked as a copyright manager at Damla Publishing House. Together with Damla Publishing House, I co-founded Mediterranean Copyright Agency. Currently, I serve as a sales manager at Introtema. I am married and have one daughter.
Doç. Dr. Akif Pamuk
Rights Manager
Assoc. Dr. Akif Pamuk, an educator, graduated from Marmara University in 2005 and completed his PhD in 2013, focusing on history education and identity formation. Engaged in the ecological movement and civil society, he advocates for inclusivity and diverse identities. He is a member of the Us Workshop Philosophy Group and founder of the Yeryüzü Foundation. Akif has written extensively on historiography, identity, and citizenship, and has edited books on Constitutional Monarchy II and the oral history of Arnavutköy. He currently lectures at Marmara University and serves as a rights manager at Introtema Copyright and Translation Agency.
Aynur Sevimli
Rights Manager
I graduated from Baghdad University in 1999. I completed my master’s degree at Sakarya University from 2014 to 2017. I worked as an Arabic teacher in schools in Saudi Arabia from 2003 to 2005. From 2021 to 2022, I taught Arabic at Sheikh Shamil Imam Hatip Middle School. Since September 2022, I have been working as a copyright officer at Introtema.
Betül Tınkılıç
Rights Manager
I was born in Ankara in 1989. I completed my undergraduate degree in Science Education at Kayseri Erciyes University. In 2013, I received the Korean Government Scholarship for my master's degree and came to Korea. I completed my master's in Early Childhood Education at Seoul National University (SNU). Since 2017, I have been actively working as an interpreter and translator. I have translated five books from Turkish to Korean and five from Korean to Turkish. Currently, I work at the Cultural Affairs Office of the Turkish Embassy in Seoul. Additionally, I am responsible for copyrights at Introtema's Korea office.
Hediye Boz
Rights Manager
I graduated from the Faculty of Theology at Istanbul University in 2021. I briefly worked as a preschool teacher at a daycare affiliated with the Directorate of Religious Affairs. Currently, I work as a rights manager at Introtema Copyright and Translation Agency, where I specifically focus on the rights of Islamic books.
Gulnara Yakupova
Rights Manager
I came to Türkiye for education in 2011. I graduated from the Department of International Relations at Giresun University in 2016. After graduation, I worked in various international companies. Since 2021, I have been involved in international projects and events in the publishing sector. Currently, I work as the rights manager for post-Soviet countries at Introtema Copyright and Translation Agency.
Mirhan Petek
Rights Manager
I graduated with honors from the English Language Education department at Hacettepe University. I began translating at the age of 13 as an amateur and volunteer, and at 18, I started doing it professionally. I have translated two published books so far. Currently, I am working as a rights manager at Introtema Copyright and Translation Agency.
Khayala Murad
Rights Manager
Hello, I am Hayale Murad. I was born on November 25, 1986. I graduated from Togliatti State University with a degree in History and Cultural Tourism. Currently, I work at Introtema as a rights manager for Azerbaijan and post-Soviet countries.
Tania Baeza Mendez
Rights Manager
Hello! my name is Tania Baeza. I was born on June 17th. I graduated from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente (ITESO) with a degree in International Relations. I am currently working as a Rights Manager at Introtema. I am responsable of the Latin American and Spanish market.
Büşra Şen Altun
Contracts Manager
Hello, I'm Büşra. I graduated from the History Department at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf University in 2016. After my education at St. Giles College and Sebahattin Zaim University, I started my professional career. I write and translate children's books. Currently, I work as a contracts manager at Introtema Copyright and Translation Agency.
Edanur İpek Altunok
Digital Media Manager
Hello, I’m Eda. I graduated from the Department of Arabic Language and Literature at Istanbul University in 2022. I have volunteered with various foundations and associations. Currently, I coordinate digital platforms at Introtema Copyright and Translation Agency.
Kübra Sime
Translations Manager
I completed my undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences at Karadeniz Technical University. I have held positions in the private sector as a manager, finance officer, and administrative coordinator. Currently, I am the coordinator of the translation department at Introtema Copyright and Translation Agency.
Rabia Güleç
Graphic Designer
Hello, I am Rabia. I was born on June 15, 2001. I graduated from Istanbul Aydın University with a degree in Visual Communication Design. Currently, I am working as a graphic designer at Introtema. I design various visual content such as catalog designs, social media designs, and website banners.
Saliha Okul
Content Manager
I graduated from the Faculty of Islamic Sciences at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Foundation University in 2022. I have volunteered as a teacher in various foundations, focusing on Arabic language and values education. Currently, while continuing my work with foundations, I am serving as a content and newsletter manager at Introtema Copyright and Translation Agency.
Sena Selsebil Yamaç
Digital Content Manager
Hello, I am Selsebil. I was born in February 2002. I graduated from Üsküdar University with a degree in Sociology. Currently, I am working as a social media editor at Introtema. I am responsible for writing, filming, and scheduling the content for our social media!