Where Corporate Strategy Meets Government Policy.
Integrated Government Affairs & Public Affairs in Türkiye.
Senior Corporate Judgement. Policy Expertise. Local Execution.
Strategic Advisory Services (SAS) advises multinational companies at the intersection of business, government and public policy in Turkey. We combine senior corporate leadership experience with government affairs, regulatory strategy and strategic communications to help clients navigate complex challenges, engage key stakeholders, and protect and advance their business interests.
Strategic Advisory Services (SAS) advises multinational companies at the intersection of business, government and public policy in Turkey. We combine senior corporate leadership experience with government affairs, regulatory strategy and strategic communications to help clients navigate complex challenges, engage key stakeholders, and protect and advance their business interests.
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Integrated Government Affairs & Public Affairs
Where Policy Expertise Meets Corporate Judgement
SAS delivers integrated government affairs and public affairs advisory services to multinational companies operating in Türkiye.
We bring together government relations, regulatory strategy, policy advocacy, strategic communications and reputation management, guided by senior-level corporate experience.
We bring together government relations, regulatory strategy, policy advocacy, strategic communications and reputation management, guided by senior-level corporate experience.
With Buse's support, we launched in Turkey within 90 days fully compliant and culturally aligned.
— Global High Tech Executive
SAS didn’t just open doors — they walked every step of the journey with us. Their dedication and partnership made all the difference.
— Fortune 500 Pharma Executive
Thanks to Hakan’s incredible support, we were back online in Türkiye stronger than ever — with renewed momentum and meaningful relationships that are driving real impact.
— Global Social Media Executive
Buse’s unmatched connections with top media leaders took our value proposition to the next level. The impact was immediate.
— Global Gaming Tech Executive
Türkiye Policy & Business Intelligence
Regulatory developments. Geopolitical insight. Commercial implications.
Stay informed on the policy, regulatory and geopolitical developments shaping the business environment in Türkiye.
SAS provides executive-focused analysis to help multinational companies anticipate change, assess risk and make informed strategic decisions.
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Strategic Communications. Media Insight. Reputation.
Buse Akbaş brings extensive experience in journalism, broadcasting and strategic communications to SAS's public affairs and media relations practice.
Drawing on her understanding of Türkiye's media landscape and public discourse, she advises multinational companies on corporate positioning, stakeholder communications, reputation management and sensitive public affairs challenges.
Her work helps clients connect government affairs priorities with effective communications and informed public engagement.
Drawing on her understanding of Türkiye's media landscape and public discourse, she advises multinational companies on corporate positioning, stakeholder communications, reputation management and sensitive public affairs challenges.
Her work helps clients connect government affairs priorities with effective communications and informed public engagement.
Türkiye Policy & Business Intelligence
Regulatory developments. Geopolitical insight. Commercial implications.
Stay informed on the policy, regulatory and geopolitical developments shaping the business environment in Türkiye.
SAS provides executive-focused analysis to help multinational companies anticipate change, assess risk and make informed strategic decisions.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
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Senior Corporate Judgment. Government Affairs Expertise.
Hakan Akbaş, Founder and President of SAS, brings more than 25 years of experience spanning corporate leadership, international business strategy and government affairs.
A former senior executive at Sabancı Holding and Senior Advisor to Albright Stonebridge Group, Hakan combines first-hand experience in corporate decision-making with deep knowledge of Türkiye's government, regulatory and business environment.
He advises multinational leadership teams on complex policy challenges, strategic stakeholder engagement, market access and business-critical decisions.
A former senior executive at Sabancı Holding and Senior Advisor to Albright Stonebridge Group, Hakan combines first-hand experience in corporate decision-making with deep knowledge of Türkiye's government, regulatory and business environment.
He advises multinational leadership teams on complex policy challenges, strategic stakeholder engagement, market access and business-critical decisions.
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