About SmartMarine

We're revolutionizing marine management with innovative technology solutions for yacht owners, fleet operators, and service providers worldwide.

Our Story

Built by Marine Professionals, for Marine Professionals

Founded in 2023, SmartMarine emerged from a simple observation: the marine industry needed a better way to manage vessels and operations. Traditional methods were outdated, inefficient, and prone to errors.

Our team of marine enthusiasts and technology experts came together to create a comprehensive platform that simplifies yacht management, maintenance tracking, and service coordination. We combined decades of maritime experience with cutting-edge technology.

Today, we serve hundreds of customers worldwide, from individual yacht owners to large fleet operators, helping them streamline their operations and focus on what matters most - time on the water.

Marina with luxury yachts

Our Core Values

These principles guide everything we do and shape our commitment to excellence.

Trust & Security

We prioritize the security of your data and maintain the highest standards of trust with enterprise-grade protection.

Customer Focus

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, driving our innovation and continuous improvement.

Sustainability

We're committed to promoting sustainable practices in the marine industry for a better future.

The Smart Marine Team

Meet Our Leadership

A diverse group of passionate executives and industry veterans dedicated to transforming marine management through innovation and technology.

Executive Leadership

Aşkın Güzel
Chief Executive Officer

Aşkın Güzel

Chief Executive Officer

Serial entrepreneur and global operations leader with over 20 years of experience scaling ventures across telecom, food manufacturing, and enterprise SaaS.

Former Co-Founder & Managing Director of Ekofood, where he built five factories, grew exports to 40+ countries, and secured a €38.5M exit across three brands.

Led international expansion initiatives and digital transformation projects in sectors including FMCG, telecom, and real estate, combining operational scale with innovation across multiple industries.

Hisham Yousef Ragheb Samara
Chief Revenue Officer

Hisham Yousef Ragheb Samara

Chief Revenue Officer

Expansion-focused executive with nearly two decades of experience driving go-to-market growth, partner enablement, and digital transformation across the SaaS and AI sectors.

Former Sales Lead for Google Cloud's Data & AI division in Saudi Arabia, where he delivered 180% YoY growth by launching ecosystem-wide GTM strategies with 20+ partners.

Previously held revenue leadership roles at Microsoft, spearheading customer acquisition, partner expansion, and multi-million-dollar territory growth across MENA.

Geylani Özçubukçu
Chief Technology Officer

Geylani Özçubukçu

Chief Technology Officer

Project leader and integration specialist with over 15 years of experience in digital asset management, ERP, and enterprise software across public and private sectors.

Former PMO Manager at Turkey's Ministry of Transportation and BTK, where he coordinated 300+ digital transformation projects and trained 75+ project managers.

Led product initiatives at CyanGate, WebServicesPros, and Medoc, overseeing large-scale integrations, no-code platform deployments, and product development in PIM, eCommerce, and automation.

Senior Leadership

Toygar Tan
Chief Strategy Officer

Toygar Tan

Chief Strategy Officer

Strategic innovation executive with over 20 years of global experience across retail, SaaS, and e-commerce.

Former Chief Merchandising Officer at English Home and Modanisa, where he led multi-country teams and drove double-digit sales and margin growth through inventory, pricing, and planning optimization.

As Product Leader at Invent Analytics, he orchestrated global AI product launches, secured six international contracts, and delivered a 5x first-year ROI on a $10M product portfolio through disciplined spend and accelerated time-to-market.

Ndzalama Oddeliah Maluleke
Chief Operations Officer

Ndzalama Oddeliah Maluleke

Chief Operations Officer

Operations executive with deep cross-sector expertise spanning aerospace, financial services, and SaaS startups.

Serves as Commercial Director at DIRTT Aerospace, where she has led multimillion-dollar fleet modernization programs, managed over $4M in annual procurement, and built strategic partnerships with OEMs and defense agencies.

Previously held operations and relationship management roles at S&P Global, Bank of China, and ABSA Group, where she managed high-value clients, optimized internal workflows, and contributed to strategic service delivery across global teams.

Jesus Torres Diaz
Chief Data and Analytics Officer

Jesus Torres Diaz

Chief Data and Analytics Officer

Experienced data strategist and analytics leader with over 20 years of professional success across financial services, fintech, and enterprise AI.

Presently the Senior Manager of Data and Analytics Operations & Strategy at Scotiabank, where he has delivered C$385 million in business value by leading cross-functional data initiatives across 15 departments.

Previously served as Partner, Chief Risk Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of Snowball.mx, where he helped raise over MXN $377 million in startup financing and led development of scalable fintech data systems.

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