Oytun graduated from Bosporus University, Department of Business Administration in 1996, starting her work life in a commercial bank in Istanbul. After completing her MBA at New York University Stern, she built most of her career in London on investment banking and capital markets over twenty years. Throughout her career, she worked closely with C-suite executives and government officials, and advised foreign fund managers regarding their investments in Turkish corporations. Having called four countries her home so far, traveling and reading about history are Oytun's personal passion. In addition to her native Turkish, Oytun speaks fluent English and basic German. She is currently trying to master the art of speaking to computers. Oytun is supporting Gonul Koprusu on funding and auditing related matters.