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Meet the Team

Meet the team behind our expertise. Our multidisciplinary professionals bring years of experience in solar engineering, project development, and technical consultancy. We are dedicated to delivering reliable, bankable solutions tailored to each project's needs. Learn more about our key team members below.

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Founder

Özcan Berk Atakan

Özcan Berk Atakan is the Founder and Managing Partner of The Lightbringer, with 8+ years in the solar energy sector. He specializes in technical due diligence, engineering advisory, and solar PV project execution across Turkey and Europe. With a background in engineering and economics, he has led reviews, risk assessments, and performance analyses for utility-scale projects, supporting investors, developers, and EPCs with clear, bankable technical insights from Ankara and Warsaw.

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Process Manager & Partner

Deniz Yılmaz Atakan

Deniz Yılmaz is the Process Manager at The Lightbringer, leading project planning, coordination, and performance monitoring across Turkey and Europe. With years of solar sector experience, she structures timelines, aligns teams, and manages communication between stakeholders. Within the PMO, she oversees scheduling, resources, and reporting—keeping projects on track, on budget, and in line with client expectations.

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Communication Manager & Partner

Bartuğ Atakan

Bartuğ Atakan is the Communication & Coordination Manager at The Lightbringer, ensuring the firm’s message is clear and operations run smoothly across teams and regions. With experience in language education, logistics, and creative production, he translates complex engineering outputs into accessible communication. He leads project communications, proposal alignment, and planning, keeping the organization cohesive, responsive, and client-focused.

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In‑House Legal Counsel & Partner

Güney Yılmaz

Güney Yılmaz serves as the In‑House Legal Counsel at The Lightbringer. With a solid background in corporate and energy-related legal matters, he ensures our operations across Turkey and Europe remain compliant, smooth, and strategically sound. From contract drafting and regulatory navigation to risk mitigation and internal governance, Güney provides the legal clarity that empowers our technical and commercial teams to focus on delivery. His trusted counsel helps The Lightbringer move forward confidently, legally protected, and ready to meet any challenge.

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In‑House Legal Counsel & Partner

Duysu Özaydın

Duysu Özaydın serves as the In‑House Legal Counsel at The Lightbringer, ensuring our operations are legally sound and compliant across Turkey and Europe. With a solid background in corporate and energy sector law, she expertly manages contract drafting and review, regulatory alignment, and risk mitigation. Her precise and strategic legal guidance helps our technical and commercial teams navigate complex frameworks with confidence—anchoring The Lightbringer’s growth in both clarity and legal integrity.

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