Alp Franko

Alp Franko is an experienced entrepreneur with a background in the hospitality industry. In 2019, they founded THE LOCAL CULINARY, an innovative virtual restaurant group providing modern, chef-driven food delivery and franchise model options inspired by worldwide cuisine. In 2018, they founded Blackbull Investment, and in 2013, they founded EKLER AS and URBAN FOOD, where they also served as a Board Member and Co-Founder. In 2012, they became a Partner and Board Member at Eksen Group in Istanbul. Prior to that, they were a Board Member at Berk Group from 2006.

Alp Franko attended Ichec Brussels Management School from 1996 to 2001, where they earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom). Alp then attended Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management from 2004 to 2006, where they earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Création & Croissanse. In 2011, they attended INSEAD, but did not receive a degree.