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Shaping the Strategic Direction of RoyalCert

RoyalCert’s leadership team brings together deep expertise in inspection, certification, and global compliance. We work independently, consistently, and transparently to help organizations build trust, manage risk, and meet international requirements.

Christos Markopoulos

CEO

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Gürkan Selamcı

Vice President of Türkiye

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Derya Yıldız

Global Accreditation Manager

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Susana Calvo Ramirez

Spain Country Manager

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Christos Markopoulos

CEO

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Experienced senior business manager with extensive expertise across diverse industries, disciplines, and international markets. Currently serving in a strategic leadership capacity at RoyalCert International Registrars, overseeing operations in over 40 countries globally. Proven track record in Marketing Management, Strategic Business Planning, Operations Optimization, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Sales Leadership, Process Improvement, Change Management, Sustainability Initiatives, Sustainability Audits, Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Passionate about driving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and fostering strong customer relationships through innovative strategies and proactive leadership.

Gürkan Selamcı

General Manager

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Distinguished executive with 12+ years of leadership experience at RoyalCert International Registrars and a strong, end-to-end understanding of the testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) sector. Progressed from technical inspection roles into operational and executive leadership, building deep expertise in field execution, team management, and scalable operational governance. Held key management positions across district and operations leadership before serving as Deputy General Manager, where he contributed to expanding corporate capabilities and strengthening performance across business functions. Currently serving as General Manager, driving organizational growth through strategic planning, operational excellence, and disciplined execution—combining technical precision with a broad, multi-country leadership perspective.

Derya Yıldız

Global Accreditation Manager

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Experienced certification and accreditation professional with 14+ years of expertise across management systems, certification operations, and global accreditation frameworks. Has held key leadership roles at RoyalCert International Registrars for over 9 years, including Certification Manager and Technical Manager, Certification, driving consistency, compliance, and technical excellence across multi-country certification activities. Currently serving as Global Accreditation Manager, leading accreditation strategy, standards alignment, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen governance, credibility, and operational performance across international markets. Skilled in accreditation management, certification governance, technical oversight, process optimization, stakeholder coordination, and quality assurance, with a strong focus on sustainable growth and robust conformity assessment practices.

Susana Calvo Ramirez

Global Accreditation Manager

Experienced management systems and certification professional focused on business development, business excellence, and risk-driven governance across international markets. Currently serving as Global Accreditation Manager at RoyalCert, with deep expertise in risk management, cybersecurity, physical security, emergency management, and mass evacuation frameworks. Strong background in supporting organizations to improve competitiveness and resilience through internationally recognized standards, including information security, business continuity, compliance, and service management systems.

Entrepreneurial leader and co-founder of specialized risk management initiatives for mass events, combining audit capability with practical consulting to strengthen operational readiness, compliance, and risk mitigation. Proven experience in leading audits, verification programs, and stakeholder engagement, with a clear commitment to robust, credible conformity assessment practices and sustainable growth.

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