Born in Kuyucak in 1984, Mr. DÖNMEZ graduated from Middle East Technical University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 2007. 

In 2019, he earned a Master’s degree in International Policy (MBA) from Stanford University.

Mr. Kerem DÖNMEZ began his career at the Ministry of Treasury and Finance of the Republic of TÜRKİYE, serving as a Specialist and Head of Department between 2013 and 2022, and as Deputy Director General from July 2022 to November 2022. He continues to serve as the Director General of Foreign Economic Relations at the Ministry of Treasury and Finance.

Having served as a Board Member of the Development and Investment Bank of Türkiye since August 2023, Mr. DÖNMEZ has also served as a Board Member at Kalkınma Girişim Sermayesi Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. since May 2025.