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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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Eduard Jardí Lencina

Spain Country Manager

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Christos Markopoulos

CEO

Summary Profile

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.

Eduard Jardí Lencina

Spain Country Manager

A professional specializing in General Management and Finance, with over 25 years of experience. A strategist and explorer with analytical thinking and data-driven reasoning, capable of decisively impacting the P&L through rigorous situational analysis, plan implementation, financial restructuring, the introduction of management control, and process automation. Proven track record in multiple Interim Management assignments and Change Management in medium-sized companies and diverse business situations: professionalization and growth, internationalization, generational transition in management, and other challenges requiring immediate action. Excellent soft skills for leading, motivating, and mentoring people, fostering team cohesion, and promoting a healthy and positive work environment.

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