Alper Konyalı graduated from Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Department of Energy. He started his professional career in 1986 at VM Engineering as a Worksite Manager. In 1989, he joined Istanbul Gaz Dağıtım A.Ş. (İGDAŞ) as Construction Control Manager, later serving as Head of Construction Control, and Advisor to the General Manager at the same company. At İGDAŞ, Mr. Konyalı’s work focused mainly on improving and reorganizing investment processes, preparing corporate strategic plans, and establishing the materials management system. In 2007, Mr. Konyalı joined Aksa Doğalgaz as General Manager. He chaired the GAZBİR Occupational Standard Designation Commissions under the Occupational Proficiency Agency. Mr. Konyalı currently serves as Vice President at Aksa Doğalgaz, Group General Manager of the 18 natural gas distribution companies that report to him, as well as Member of the Board of Directors and Executive Board.