Born in 1967 Ankara, he worked in the private sector over 30 years as administrative and financial director. After his retirement Zeki Özdemir has started to work as a financial advisor independently, dedicating most of his time to establish, administer and work with, as an advisor for various associations, foundations and cooperatives. Turkish-Russian Project Development Association, Menemen Agricultural Development Cooperative, Association for the Preservation of Natural Life are few among them. Özdemir, has been advising Gönül Köprüsü for administrative and financial issues.