Our Team


Turkiye

Alicia F. Quijano Uzer

Alicia F. Quijano Uzer

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President of the Board and Co-Founder of Atlantika, Alicia F. Quijano Uzer leads the firm’s strategic direction, institutional positioning, and international partnerships. She brings senior-level experience from both the public and private sectors, including her role as Minister Plenipotentiary of Colombia in Turkiye. Her work focuses on international negotiation, public–private engagement, and strategic decision-making, bringing innovation, digital transformation, and applied artificial intelligence into Atlantika’s business and activities.

Erkan Kaplan

Erkan Kaplan

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Executive Partner at Atlantika, Erkan Kaplan supports companies and public stakeholders in export structuring, market access, and regulatory alignment. Former Secretary General of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), he brings practical experience coordinating trade policy, exporters’ interests, and institutional requirements, particularly in projects where commercial objectives depend on public frameworks.

Soft skills

Stakeholder management · Policy–business alignment · Public networking · Structured execution

İmran Opal

İmran Opal

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Executive Partner at Atlantika, İmran Opal combines engineering expertise with business development and international communication. He works directly on translating technical products and solutions into commercially viable proposals, supporting market entry, partner discussions, and cross-border operations. With more than 20 years of experience across industrial, chemical, and healthcare sectors, he plays a key role in bridging technical teams and decision-makers, ensuring that complex technologies are clearly understood and effectively positioned.

Soft skills

Technical communication · Problem translation · Cross-functional collaboration · Practical execution · Trust-building

Şahine Erdoğan

Şahine Erdoğan

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R&D and Chemical Engineering Specialist at Atlantika, Şahine Erdoğan supports applied research, formulation development, and technical problem-solving across client projects. With extensive experience in R&D, she works on improving product performance, optimizing formulations, and strengthening technical development processes. At Atlantika, she strengthens the firm’s applied R&D and engineering capacity, contributing practical scientific insight to multidisciplinary teams.

Soft skills

Creativity & innovation · Analytical thinking · Collaboration · Flexibility · Solution-oriented mindset


Colombia

Jorge E. Estrada Villegas

Jorge E. Estrada Villegas

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Country Director for Colombia at Atlantika, Jorge E. Estrada works on financial analysis, investment structuring, and business planning for projects involving local and international stakeholders. With over 25 years of experience in the financial sector and advisory roles, he supports decision-making around market entry, project feasibility, and risk assessment. At Atlantika, he leads local operations in Colombia and acts as a financial and operational counterpart for cross-border initiatives.

Soft skills

Business planning · Financial judgment · Mentorship · Structured decision-making · Long-term vision

Fernando Terreros

Fernando Terreros

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Financial and Tax Expert at Atlantika, Fernando Terreros advises companies on financial structuring, tax planning, and regulatory compliance. With strong experience supporting boards and executive teams, he strengthens financial sustainability in market entry and cross-border operations.

Soft skills

Analytical rigor · Risk management · Precision · Advisory mindset · Strategic compliance

Diana Ma. Guerrero

Diana Ma. Guerrero

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Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist at Atlantika, Diana Guerrero supports international trade operations through end-to-end logistics planning, port coordination, and supply chain optimization. She brings strong operational execution to market entry and cross-border projects.

Soft skills

Operational coordination · Reliability · Problem solving · Execution focus · Collaboration

İlknur Bademli Angel

İlknur Bademli Angel

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International Relations and Negotiation Culture Specialist at Atlantika, İlknur Bademli Angel brings extensive diplomatic experience and intercultural insight. She supports negotiation preparedness, institutional dialogue, and cross-cultural communication in complex international environments.

Soft skills

Cultural intelligence · Negotiation preparation · Institutional communication · Diplomacy · Empathy


Peru

Giancarlo Cuneo Leno

Giancarlo Cuneo Leno

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Country Director for Peru at Atlantika, Giancarlo Cuneo works on project structuring and international business consulting, with experience supporting infrastructure and productive development initiatives involving public and private institutions. He connects local stakeholders with international partners.

Soft skills

Project structuring · Strategic articulation · Stakeholder alignment · Business diplomacy · Execution oversight


Spain

Josep Salido V.

Josep Salido V.

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Country Director for Spain at Atlantika and Co-Founder, Josep Salido V. has 20+ years of experience in business development, project structuring, and communication with decision-makers across public and private initiatives. He contributes to technology- and innovation-driven initiatives, promoting the practical use of digital tools and applied artificial intelligence to improve project definition, positioning, and execution. His role focuses on translating complex opportunities into clear, implementation-ready proposals.

Soft skills

Adaptability and agile learning · Clear communication · Storytelling · Strategic mindset · Leading multidisciplinary teams · Applied AI


Chile

José Manuel Silva Vidaurre

José Manuel Silva Vidaurre

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Country Director for Chile at Atlantika and former career ambassador, José Manuel Silva Vidaurre provides senior diplomatic insight and strategic negotiation support. He brings decades of experience in economic diplomacy, international trade, and institutional dialogue.

Soft skills

High-level negotiation · Geopolitical analysis · Institutional leadership · Strategic advising · Perspective