Levent
Abay
Board Member & Head of Project Development and Construction Management Group
Bilgili Holding
İstanbul Technical University graduate, he completed his architectural education with high honors. Throughout his career, both in Türkiye and internationally, he has served as an executive on numerous projects, including the Akaretler Row Houses Restoration, Galataport Istanbul Project, The Peninsula Hotel Istanbul, Soho House Istanbul, Republika Academic Aparts – Next-Generation Student Living Centers, The Ritz-Carlton Residences Istanbul, Bodrum Bodrum Project, West Blocks Residential Complex, and W Hotel Istanbul. Within the scope of social responsibility projects, he has also contributed to the preservation of cultural heritage through restorations such as the Topkapı Palace Alay Pavilion, Akaretler Mustafa Kemal Museum, and the Atatürk House in Thessaloniki.
He completed the Digital Leadership Program at Galatasaray University, supporting digital innovation and startup development. He contributes to the advancement of the sector as a Board Member of the Real Estate Strategy Association (GISP) and a member of the Historic Peninsula Vision Platform.
As a panelist, speaker, and educator, he shares his experience at various industry events and universities, while also accompanying young people on their development journeys as a mentor. By contributing to the training of many valuable professionals in the sector, he continues his role as a Board Member of Bilgili Holding and Group President of Project Development and Construction Management.
He completed the Digital Leadership Program at Galatasaray University, supporting digital innovation and startup development. He contributes to the advancement of the sector as a Board Member of the Real Estate Strategy Association (GISP) and a member of the Historic Peninsula Vision Platform.
As a panelist, speaker, and educator, he shares his experience at various industry events and universities, while also accompanying young people on their development journeys as a mentor. By contributing to the training of many valuable professionals in the sector, he continues his role as a Board Member of Bilgili Holding and Group President of Project Development and Construction Management.





