Responsibility for a well-established heritage
Bearing Structure.

Board of Directors

Corporate Structure

A board committed to carrying education, culture and collective memory into the future with a strong sense of responsibility.

The names responsible for preserving the educational vision, values and institutional continuity of Surp Hac High School.

Ozgur (Azad) DEMIRCI

Born in 1979 in Sason, he completed his primary education at Karagözyan Primary School and graduated from Private Surp Haç Armenian High School in 1996 after finishing his middle and high school education.

He earned his degree in Mathematics and Computer Sciences from Istanbul Kültür University in 2001. He is fluent in English.

Between 2011 and 2022, he served on the Board of Directors of the Surp Haç Tbrevank Armenian High School Foundation.

After 12 years of professional experience, he founded his own company in 2013. He currently manages his company, which operates in the export of construction materials.

Alen KAYAOGLU

He was born in Istanbul in 1979. He completed his primary education at Pangalti Mihitaryan Primary School and his secondary and high school education at Private Surp Haç Armenian High School in 1996. He is fluent in English. After 15 years of professional work, he switched to the family company in 2015 and is still working as a manager in the family company.

Karin INCEOGLU

Born in Istanbul in 1981, she completed her education at Feriköy Merametciyan School, Esayan Girls’ High School, and Surp Haç Tıbrevank Schools.

She later graduated from Istanbul University (Department of Eastern Languages, Urdu Language and Literature), Anadolu University (Public Relations), and Atatürk University (Child Development). She is currently studying in the Laboratory and Veterinary Program at Istanbul University. She speaks English.

She continues her professional career in the tourism sector. She has held managerial positions in reservations, sales, and e-commerce departments at hotels such as Nippon Hotel – Elite World Hotels, CVK Hotels & Resorts, and Crowne Plaza Harbiye.

Most recently, she has been serving as the General Manager of Tryp by Wyndham Taksim Hotel.

Melis KARAKASLI

Born in 1989 in Beyoğlu, Istanbul, she is a graduate of Esayan Armenian High School. For many years, she was both a performer and a dance instructor with the Maral Music and Dance Ensemble of the Esayan Alumni Association.

She completed a double major in English International Business and International Logistics at university, graduating with high honours. She also studied International Business at Poznań University of Economics in Poland and went on to complete a Master’s degree in Logistics Management. She is fluent in English.

She began her career in the field of logistics and later continued in Sales and Marketing. After serving for many years in the healthcare sector in roles including Sales Director and Clinical Director, she founded her own Health Tourism company. Through this company, she brings patients to Turkey from Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other countries and regions.

Aret DEMİRKAYNAK

Born in Istanbul in 1978, he completed his primary education at Yeşilköy Armenian Primary School and his secondary and high school education at Private Surp Haç Armenian High School in 1996. He later graduated with honours from the Department of Information Management at Anadolu University. He has a good command of English.

Over the course of his 25-year professional career, he has worked in graphic design and book publishing, providing services in production management and digital asset management. He currently works in the construction and furniture sectors at an international company, specialising in Graphic Design and Digital Asset Management.

Burak ÖZAGAZAR

Born in Istanbul in 1985, he completed his primary, secondary and high school education at Private Evrim High School before graduating from the International Finance Department at Istanbul Bilgi University. He also completed a double major in Economics.

Following his studies in Business Law at Kingston University in London, he went on to complete his Master’s degree at Boğaziçi University. With the sponsorship of his company, he is currently attending the Leadership Development Programme at Sabancı University. He is fluent in English.

He began his professional career at Ernst & Young, and subsequently worked within Anadolu Group and Shell, before continuing his career at Kale Group. For over 12 years, he has provided services in the fields of finance and consultancy to the organisations he has worked with. He also holds the title of Certified Public Accountant.

Between 2020 and 2021, he served on the Finance Commission of the Armenian Patriarchate.

Migirdic KOSKEROGLU

Born in 1972 in Üsküdar, Istanbul, he was educated at Bağlarbaşı Nersesyan Yermonyan School and later at Surp Haç Tbrevank High School.

He worked for many years in the hardware and fasteners sector. Since 1993, he has continued his professional career at Karaköy Hardware and Fasteners, the company he founded.

He has also served voluntarily in various institutions within our community.

Aliksan ARSIK

Born in 1971 in Boğazlıyan, he completed his primary education in Kayseri and his secondary and high school education in Istanbul. He graduated from the Accounting Department of Trakya University in 1992.

After working in the private sector for five years, he established his own office and has been serving as a Certified Public Accountant (S.M.M.M.) for the past 23 years.

His interests include sport and economics. He played football at a licensed level and has served as Head of the Sports Division of Sahakyan O.Y.D.

Ari SAHSUVAROGLU

Born in Istanbul in 1996, he was educated at Private Yeşilköy Armenian School. He graduated with honours from Işık University, completing degrees in Interior Architecture and Industrial Design. He has a good command of English.

He has worked with various interior architecture and construction firms in Dublin and Istanbul. Between 2019 and 2021, he served as a Member of the Board of Directors of HAYCAR.

Since 2019, he has continued his professional career as the founder of Nor Design, operating in the fields of interior architecture, furniture design and restoration.

Sevan BILDIRCIN

Born in 1976 in Samatya, Istanbul, he completed his primary education at Private Anarat Hığutyun Armenian Primary School and his secondary and high school education at Private Surp Haç Armenian High School in 1994. He graduated from the Dental Technology Department of Istanbul University Vocational School of Health Services. He speaks English and Arabic.

He operates his own business in the jewellery sector, specialising in manufacturing and wholesale export. He currently serves as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Surp Haç Tıbrevank Alumni Association.

Arda INCEOGLU

Born in Istanbul in 1993, he completed his primary and secondary education at Kalfayan Primary School. After graduating from Kadir Has Anatolian High School, he went on to complete both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Computer Engineering at Istanbul Technical University.

He is currently pursuing his PhD in the same department and works as a lecturer. He speaks English and French.

He conducts research in the field of artificial intelligence, and his work has been published in international journals and presented at international conferences.