Barış Demirel

Barış Demirel is an Instructor at Boğaziçi University and currently serves as the Head of Global Trade Advisory at Deloitte Turkey. He specializes in customs, indirect tax, and international trade compliance, advising numerous multinational corporations across key industries such as consumer goods, retail, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and energy.

Education:

• Master of Science (MSc), Maritime Economics & Logistics – Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (2008–2009)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration – Middle East Technical University (1996–2001)
• EU Lobbying, Networking and Negotiation – The Clingendael Institute (2005)
• Professional Training, Customs & Foreign Trade Regulations – Customs Training School (2002)

His research and professional focus center on Customs & Indirect Tax, Export Controls, AEO Advisory, Audit, and Regulatory Compliance. With over 12 years at the Turkish Customs Authority and 7 years in the private sector, he brings deep expertise in customs optimization, dispute resolution, and duty-saving projects. He has advised more than 150 firms, primarily multinational corporations including Fortune 500 companies, across ten different industries.

His work trends reflect a strong emphasis on legal efficiency, compliance frameworks, and risk mitigation in global trade operations. While no academic publications are listed, his influence is evident through advisory leadership and industry recognition.

Scientific and Professional Recognition:

• Ranked as Highly Regarded Indirect Tax Advisor by ITR World Tax (2016–2020)

Barış Demirel leads customs audit teams at Deloitte and provides ongoing advisory services to clients on indirect tax structuring and compliance. He is a ‘A Class’ Licensed Customs Broker and an Authorized Customs Consultant (YGM), widely recognized as a leading AEO (YYS) advisor in Turkey. His work bridges academic instruction and high-impact industry consulting, contributing to both education and practical trade policy implementation.

He is actively involved in training and knowledge transfer at Boğaziçi University, contributing to the development of future professionals in trade and logistics. No specific labs or research teams are mentioned in the provided text.