OLIVER WHEATCROFT
MANAGING DIRECTOR
After a career in international finance in London and Tokyo, Oliver worked in Hong Kong raising funds for the charity World Vision International. He then set up Samifana Indochina, a company providing services to international tour operators in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. On returning to the United Kingdom, Oliver joined Ben Walsgrove to set up Braemore.
BEN WALSGROVE
MANAGING DIRECTOR
With a degree in Surveying and Land Management, Ben joined the British Army. Achieving the rank of Captain, he spent four years serving in Bosnia and Northern Ireland. He then worked for Hampton's International in London, successfully leading international sales, before returning to Nottingham to establish Braemore with Oliver Wheatcroft.
CAROLINE HODGKINSON
ACCOUNTS & OFFICE MANAGER
After spending ten years working as an Accounts Administrator at a sport's photo agency in Nottingham, Caroline joined Braemore in 1999 as Accounts & Office Manager. She is responsible for all aspects of the company's financial systems and records including service contracts and purchasing. She is a qualified British Horse Society Assistant Instructor and owns a Welsh Mountain Section A which her daughter shows regularly at equestrian meets around the country.
ÖZER YALDIZIPEK
GENERAL MANAGER - TURKEY
Özer studied and worked in the hotel and tourism industry reaching General Manager in one of Bodrum’s popular hotels. Building on his sales and marketing experience, he moved into the property industry and worked for 5 years as a sales and marketing consultant to a number of highly regarded developers and real estate agencies in Bodrum. Özer joined Braemore Turkey in 2010 to evolve the rental and sales side of the business and was recently appointed General Manager of Braemore Turkey. He is passionate about the film industry and is an avid Besiktas follower.
BAGDAGÜL DEMİRTÜRK
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - TURKEY
After graduating from university with an accredited accountancy diploma, Bagdagül moved to Istanbul and spent many years working in the telecommunication and construction industries. She relocated to Bodrum in 2008 where she worked as a senior accountant for Cag Das. Bagdagül joined the Braemore Turkey team in 2010 and heads up all financial and accounting activity. When she is not in the office, she is either down on the beach kite surfing or out salsa and tango dancing.
ÖMER AYTAN
SITE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT - TURKEY
Ömer worked as a qualified electrician for a number of different engineering companies in Turkey before joining Braemore Turkey in 2006. In addition to his expertise with pool installation and equipment, he manages all of the technical aspects of property and site management for Braemore's developments in Turkey. Ömer spent four years as a professional handball player and has played on a number of basketball and table tennis teams.
ÖZDEN YORULMAZ
ASSISTANT - BRAEMORE TURKEY
Özden joined Braemore Turkey in April 2011 to assist with operations and property management. She has spent time overseas working at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel in Canada and is due to graduate from Preston University in the USA with a degree in Business Administration. Özden moved to Bodrum in 2004 to work in sales and marketing for a luxury yacht agency and then as the Guest & PR representative for a local 5* hotel. She plays a mean game of tennis and supports Galatasaray.
MYRON MYLONAS
CEO, BRAEMORE HELLAS S.A.
After working with Piraeus Real Estate S.A. (a member of Piraeus Bank Group) for five years, Myron joined Braemore in January 2008 as the Chief Executive Officer for Braemore Hellas S.A. With a degree in Civil Engineering from the National Technical University in Athens (NTUA) Myron has a wealth of experience and expertise in Research & Design and Project Management.
SASHA EL KHALIFA
DIRECTOR (Vile Luka) - CROATIA
Sasha joined Braemore Croatia in 2010 as Director of the SPV that owns property on Šipan island near Dubrovnik. In 1994 he completed a Civil Engineering degree at Zagreb university and in '95, a post-grad diploma in Management Studies from Westminster university. He has project managed construction schemes in Croatia for local and American developers. Sasha's connection with the country (he is half Croatian) means he fully grasps the customs and regulations governing the local market. Globetrotting keeps him busy when he is not consumed by his passion for Arsenal.
IGOR TOMLJENOVIC
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR - CROATIA
Igor joined Braemore in 2007 as Operations Director for Croatia. With an extensive background in Marketing, Media and Journalism, he spent 10 years working in Australia while studying for a Doctorate in Visual Arts. He returned to Croatia in 2000 to work in a media and advisory capacity with some of the largest property developers in South East Europe. He is a life member of the Golden Key International Society and was awarded the International Photography Award by Kodak in Australia.
