Ümit Helva appointed deputy GM of BNP Paribas Cardif Turkey

Ümit Helva has been appointed as Deputy General Manager responsible for Efficiency, Technology and Operations at BNP Paribas Cardif Turkey, effective 22 July 2026. The insurer, a leading provider of life, health and private pension products in Turkey, said Helva will lead digital transformation, operational management and customer‑experience initiatives.

Helva brings more than 30 years of experience in information technology and digital projects. He began his career as a software engineer and later held senior positions at KoçSistem, Hewlett‑Packard, Turkcell – where he oversaw IT, digital channels, e‑commerce, CRM and data analytics – and Dias Teknoloji, where he directed software solutions, cloud migration, security, ERP and AI initiatives. He holds a degree in Computer Engineering from Hacettepe University.