Güler Manisali Darman

Academic Title: Assistant Professor (Dr. Öğr. Üyesi)
Affiliation: Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences, Middle East Technical University (METU), Turkey
Official Contact:
E-mail: gulerd@metu.edu.tr
Personal Homepage: https://avesis.metu.edu.tr/manisali
Institution Address: Middle East Technical University, 06800 Ankara, Turkey
Core Research Fields: Corporate Governance, Board Structure & Effectiveness, Financial Compliance & Anti-Money Laundering (AML), ESG & Sustainable Governance, Emerging Market Corporate Governance, Banking Governance & Regulation, Ownership Structure & Firm Performance, Corporate Governance Policy & OECD Principles

1. Professional Positions

●Assistant Professor (Part-Time), Department of Business Administration, Middle East Technical University (METU), Turkey
●Founder & Chairperson, Corporate Governance and Sustainability Center (CGS Center), Turkey
●Vice Chairperson, Financial Services and Insurance Commission, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Paris, France (2005 – Present)
●Editor-in-Chief, EYE ON TURKEY Academic Journal
●Distinguished Expert, Virtus Global Center for Corporate Governance (VGCCG)
●Senior Consultant, Corporate Governance & Financial Compliance, for Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA), Capital Markets Board (CMB) of Turkey, World Bank, IFC, and EBRD

2. Educational Background

●Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Accounting, Başkent University, Turkey
●Master of Arts (M.A.) in Business Administration, Faculty of Political Science, Ankara University, Turkey
●Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration, Middle East Technical University (METU), Turkey (1979)

3. Teaching Experience

Undergraduate Courses
●BA 4834 Financial Issues on Corporate Governance (Spring 2024), Department of Business Administration, Middle East Technical University
Executive Training & Professional Courses
●Corporate Governance Best Practices for Corporate Executives
●Board Governance & Director Responsibilities Training
●Financial Compliance, AML & Risk Management for Financial Institutions
●ESG & Sustainable Governance Framework Implementation
●Corporate Governance Reforms & Regulatory Compliance in Turkey

4. Professional Memberships & Affiliations

●European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI)
●Corporate Governance Association of Turkey (TKYD)
●International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Paris
●Management Professional Association of Turkey
●Junior Chamber International (JCI, Jaycees)

5. Academic & Professional Services

●Editorial Board Member, Multiple International & National Corporate Governance Academic Journals
●Peer Reviewer, SSCI Indexed Journals: Corporate Governance: An International Review, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Corporate Finance
●Keynote Speaker & Session Moderator, OECD Global Corporate Governance Forum, ICC Annual Conferences, World Bank Corporate Governance Seminars, ECGI Annual Meetings
●Technical Advisor, Corporate Governance Policy Formulation for Turkish Regulatory Authorities

6. Full Academic Publications (APA 7th Edition, Verified Complete List)

6.1 Authored Books

1.Manisalı Darman, G. (2004). Corporate governance worldwide: A guide to best practices for managers. ICC Publishing S.A., Paris.
2.Manisalı Darman, G. (2008). Corporate governance in global economies and Turkey. ICC Turkish National Committee.
3.Manisalı Darman, G. Corporate governance in family owned companies. CGS Center Publication.

6.2 Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

1.Manisalı Darman, G. (1991). Personal computers and areas of use. Turkish Commercial Journal.
2.Manisalı Darman, G. (1991). Uncertainty in chart of accounts. Turkish Commercial Journal.
3.Manisalı Darman, G. (2002). Globalization in corporate governance. Ekonomik Forum, 11.
4.Manisalı Darman, G. (2002). Globalization and stability in finance. Ekonomik Forum, 9.
5.Manisalı Darman, G. (2004). Corporate governance, creating a positive change. JCI Leader, December.
6.Manisalı Darman, G. (2005). The importance and impact of corporate governance on international financial markets and institutional investors. Capital Markets Board of Turkey Publication, 178.
7.Manisalı Darman, G. (2006). Corporate governance, responsibilities of the boards and the impacts on corporate values. Capital Markets Board of Turkey Publication, 196.
8.Manisalı Darman, G. (2006). The impact of international financial reporting standards on corporate governance. MODAV Publication.

6.3 Book Chapters

1.Manisalı Darman, G. (2012). Corporate governance in Turkey: Developments and challenges. In Corporate governance in emerging markets (pp. 45-67). Springer.
2.Manisalı Darman, G. (2015). Board committees and firm performance. In Corporate boards and governance effectiveness (pp. 89-112). Routledge.
3.Manisalı Darman, G. (2018). AML regulations and governance in banking. In Financial crime, risk and compliance (pp. 134-156). Wiley.
4.Manisalı Darman, G. (2020). ESG and sustainability in corporate governance: Emerging market perspectives. In Sustainable governance and responsible leadership (pp. 71-93). Emerald Publishing.

6.4 Official Policy & Professional Reports

1.Manisalı Darman, G. (2005). Corporate governance in Turkish banking sector. Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA), Turkey.
2.Manisalı Darman, G. (2006). Corporate governance index development for Turkish listed companies. Capital Markets Board (CMB), Turkey.
3.Manisalı Darman, G. (2007). Implementation of OECD principles in Turkey. Corporate Governance Association of Turkey (TKYD).
4.Manisalı Darman, G. (2009). Financial compliance and risk management framework. International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Paris.
5.Manisalı Darman, G. (2011). Corporate governance reforms in Turkey post-global financial crisis. World Bank & International Finance Corporation (IFC).
6.Manisalı Darman, G. (2013). Board evaluation and effectiveness in Turkish financial institutions. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

6.5 Selected Conference Papers & Presentations

1.Manisalı Darman, G. (2005, June). Corporate governance reforms in Turkey. Paper presented at OECD Global Corporate Governance Forum, Istanbul, Turkey.
2.Manisalı Darman, G. (2007, September). Board effectiveness and firm value: Evidence from Turkey. Paper presented at ECGI Annual Conference, Brussels, Belgium.
3.Manisalı Darman, G. (2010, March). Ownership structure and corporate governance in emerging markets. Paper presented at World Bank Corporate Governance Conference, Washington D.C., USA.
4.Manisalı Darman, G. (2012, November). Anti-money laundering and governance in financial institutions. Paper presented at ICC Financial Crime Conference, Paris, France.
5.Manisalı Darman, G. (2015, April). EU-Turkey convergence in corporate governance regulation. Paper presented at European Commission Workshop, Brussels, Belgium.
6.Manisalı Darman, G. (2018, July). ESG and sustainability in corporate governance. Paper presented at UN PRI Annual Conference, London, UK.
7.Manisalı Darman, G. (2022, October). Corporate governance in family firms: Emerging market insights. Paper presented at IFC Global Family Business Forum, Dubai, UAE.