Gözde Ince Abik Senior Manager Audit Sustainability
Personal quote / vision
I help institutions navigate the evolving ESG landscape by combining assurance expertise with strategic sustainable finance insights. By turning regulatory complexity into opportunity, I empower clients to make informed decisions, attract responsible investors, and build sustainable value.
Specialist experience
- Over 17 years of experience in the financial sector, combining deep audit and assurance expertise with sustainable finance advisory
- In-depth knowledge of key sustainability regulations and standards, including CSRD, SFDR, EU Taxonomy, EU Green Bond Standard, GRI, and PCAF for financed emissions
- EU Taxonomy expert at Forvis Mazars Netherlands and member of the Forvis Mazars Group EU Taxonomy Committee.
Specific customer experience
- Financial institutions
- Listed financial and non-financial entities in the EU and USA
Education and work experience
- 2004 – 2008 | Istanbul University | Bachelor’s in Economics
- 2008 – 2017 | Türk Ekonomi Bankası (Joint Venture of BNP Paribas) | Junior to Senior Internal Auditor
- 2009 – 2013 | Marmara University | Master’s in Accounting & Finance
- 2017 – 2022 | EY Türkiye | Senior Manager
- 2022 – 2024 | KPMG Netherlands | Senior Manager
- 2024 - present | Forvis Mazars Netherlands | Senior Manager