Consultancy and Business Partnership

Founder and CEO of TEK Frontier, Yaşar TEKDEMIR is a senior competition, regulatory, and public policy professional with significant expertise in telecommunications, competition law, and digital markets. His career includes influential roles in both government and the private sector, positioning him as a strategic leader in telecom regulation and digital transformation within Türkiye and internationally.

He took his BA in international relations of Mülkiye, MSc in European Studies at LSE and MSc in Science and Technology Policy Studies at METU. 

Yaşar Tekdemir spent many years as Director of Regulatory Affairs at Vodafone Türkiye, where he played a pivotal role in developing regulatory strategies and sector policies. His contributions included leading initiatives related to 4.5G and 5G spectrum auctions, localization efforts, consumer policy, and authorizations. Additionally, he was actively involved in Vodafone’s ventures across television, marketplace, and fintech sectors, further broadening his impact beyond telecommunications.

Prior to his tenure at Vodafone, Tekdemir worked for approximately 16 years at the Turkish Competition Authority. He served in various capacities, including chief competition expert, director of international relations, and head of the enforcement department. This experience allowed him to develop deep expertise in competition law, market regulation, and public policy across diverse industries. His role also involved extensive international relations work, engaging with bilateral and multilateral platforms.