Gokhan TaymazIndustry and Investment Advisor
Gokhan Taymaz is a globally recognized executive advisor with over 25 years of international experience at the nexus of investments, private sector growth, and geopolitics. He is renowned for guiding Fortune 500 companies, institutional investors, and high-growth enterprises through complex regulatory environments and volatile geopolitical landscapes.
Known for his ability to bridge public-private interests, Gokhan has a proven track record of shaping market-entry strategies, re-aligning investment portfolios, and facilitating high-stakes negotiations in sectors ranging from energy and infrastructure to technology and industrial manufacturing.
A trusted strategic advisor to chairpersons, boards, and investment committees, Gokhan has led transformative initiatives that mobilize capital, drive cross-border expansion, and unlock long-term value across diverse markets. His career spans key advisory roles in multinational corporations and global institutions, where he has consistently aligned commercial strategies with emerging political and economic realities.
Latest insights & analysis on Gökhan's area of expertise
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UK turns carbon border taxes into a defence of domestic refining
Britain is seeking to extend carbon border charges to refinery products, linking its climate policy more closely with the future of domestic fuel manufacturing. The proposal would address a competitive concern for British refineries: they face carbon costs that some overseas suppliers do not. The government hopes that narrowing this difference will support investment in cleaner operations while preserving industrial capabilities considered important to energy security.
The Treasury’s budget documents identify refineries in Pembrokeshire, Cheshire, Hampshire and the Humber as potential beneficiaries. These facilities support employment, engineering expertise and wider industrial supply chains. Their inclusion gives the proposal a regional economic dimension alongside its environmental purpose, particularly where refining anchors other commercial activity.
October 29, 2026 -
Germany is rethinking offshore wind auctions as project economics deteriorate
Germany is considering a controlled way for offshore wind developers to relinquish projects that have become uneconomic, acknowledging that auction awards alone cannot guarantee new electricity generation. Economy Minister Katherina Reiche has signalled support for returning previously allocated sites in exchange for a penalty paid to transmission system operators.
The proposed approach seeks to release stalled projects while preserving financial consequences for companies withdrawing from their commitments. The intervention reflects a deterioration in offshore wind economics. Higher financing and construction costs have increased the investment required, while weaker revenue expectations have reduced prospective returns.
October 29, 2026 -
China’s cleantech dominance is reshaping Southeast Asia’s energy security
Southeast Asia’s accelerating shift towards electricity is changing the region’s energy-security priorities. Governments seeking protection from volatile oil and gas markets are turning increasingly to renewable generation, electric vehicles and other technologies that reduce fuel consumption.
Yet the equipment supporting that transition comes from highly concentrated international supply chains, creating another set of vulnerabilities as electricity becomes more central to industrial activity and everyday life. Speaking at Singapore International Energy Week on October 27, International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol warned that dependence on a small group of suppliers is becoming a significant challenge for Southeast Asian economies.
October 27, 2026