Alp
Saul, born in year 1971, Istanbul has graduated his B.S. Degree from the
University of Virginia, U.S.A, Department of Mechanical Engineering in 1994.
After completing university, together with his two friends he found Pronet
Security System ltd. which designs , installs and services electronic security
systems for the residential and commercial applications.
In
2002 he found Next Generation Media A.S. which is active in the newly
developing digital signage field. The company makes content and advertisementbroadcasting
over digital screens in places that are open to the public, such as Shopping
Centers, airports, Metro stations,etc.
In
2006, Pronet group decided to get into the Security Guarding field and
established Pronet Security Consulting and Services A.S. to be active in the
Security Guarding field. In April 2010, he invested in Grupanya and assumed the
CEO position. Now Grupanya is the
leading Internet Group Buying site in Turkey. In 2014 Next Generation Media was
sold to one of the largest local outdoor companies.
Currently,
Alp Saul is Head of Board of Directors of these 4 companies . He is also the
Chairman of GESIDER (Security Industry Industrialists and Businessman
Association), board member of TOBB Genç Girişimciler Kurulu(Young Entrepreneurs
Association) and a board member of Endeavour Turkey. He is also the education
chair of the local YPO chapter. He was chosen to be among the 5 finalists in
“Enterpreneur of the Year” contest which was organised Ernst&Young in year
2007. Alp Saul is married and a father of two children.
REFERENCE:
Alp Saul (endeavor.org.tr, 26.02.2021), Alp Saul (ensonhaber.com, 26.02.2021), Alp
Saul (pronet.com.tr, 26.02.2021), Alp Saul (linkedin.com, 26.02.2021).