Ussal Şahbaz is a policy entrepreneur and strategic advisor working at the intersection of government, markets, and emerging technologies, with a focus on how regulation, geopolitics, and industrial policy shape business outcomes across emerging markets.

He is the Managing Partner of Ussal Consultancy, a government affairs and strategic advisory firm that advises global companies, investors, and industry associations on regulatory strategy, market entry, and political risk in Turkey & Azerbaijan. He also serves as Managing Partner of Moharram & Partners’ Istanbul Hub, linking Turkey to a broader policy and capital network spanning the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.

Ussal previously served in senior roles across government (President’s Office, Turkish Competition Authority), industry (General Electric), and business umbrella organizations (Turkish Union of Chambers of Commerce), and holds a master’s degree from Harvard University. He is a weekly columnist at Ekonomi, Turkey’s leading business daily, and the founder of Global İşler, a media platform focused on global affairs and technology.

He is a frequent speaker and moderator at international policy and business forums, translating global power shifts into actionable strategies for states and firms.