Who Is Noyan Dede? ONUR Yuksek Teknoloji’s CEO
Quick answer: Noyan Burcin Dede is the chairman and general manager (CEO) of ONUR Yuksek Teknoloji A.S. Born in Ankara in 1974, Dede graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and earned an MBA from Bilkent University. He began his career in 1996 as a project engineer at the company founded by his father, Cengiz Dede, and was later named general manager after serving as project manager, technical manager, and company technology manager. He was elected chairman of the board in place of founder Cengiz Dede.
Role and career summary
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Born | 1974, Ankara |
| Education | Southern Illinois University, Mechanical Engineering; MBA, Bilkent University |
| Joined the company | 1996, as project engineer |
| Intermediate roles | Project manager, technical manager, company technology manager |
| Current role | Chairman and General Manager (CEO) |
| Appointment dates | CEO and chairmanship appointment dates are not officially disclosed. |
Role at the company
According to the company’s official biography, Noyan Dede took part in designing ONUR’s flagship voice communication and recording systems, and led teams that developed network-enabled systems adopted by the Turkish Armed Forces. He now manages the company’s domestic and international operations and drives new product development programs, such as the Network-Enabled Capability product family, alongside its growth strategy. During his tenure as general manager, the company made its first export sale to Moroccan airports in 2020 and went public on Borsa Istanbul under the ticker ONRYT in May 2024.
Public statements
Dede appeared on CNBC-e’s Teknokolik program in September 2025 to discuss the company’s communication projects in the defense industry. In an interview with the aviation-sector publication Aviation Turkey, he addressed the company’s air traffic management solutions and its overseas market goals. He has also made statements on the company’s behalf at trade shows on the company’s calendar, such as Airspace World and the World ATM Congress. Recurring themes in these remarks include domestic VCS/VRS production, the international standards compliance of the OCS-NG4000 family, and post-IPO growth plans.
Key developments during his tenure
Milestones falling within the years Noyan Dede has been in senior management, as listed in the company’s official history: in 2015, a voice communication system developed for ANKA UAVs that the company states was the world’s first UAV-dedicated voice communication system; in 2019, ONUR’s selection for DHMI’s first domestic VCS/VRS procurement and delivery of a Tactical Network System to the Coast Guard; in 2020, the first export — five systems to Moroccan airports; in 2022, an FAA order for VCS solutions for its R&D centers; in 2023, a DHMI contract to install ILS/DME at five airports. At the May 2024 IPO, the company’s issued capital rose to 62,830,000 TL and the offering totaled 976,635,000 TL; board members attended the bell ceremony. The product side of these developments is compiled in the products guide.
Standing in the industry
Within the defense-industry executive generation, Dede is among the second-generation representatives who took over management after the company’s founder. His engineering background and career rooted in product design give continuity to the technical management of the company’s catalog products. Because of the company’s publicly traded status, information on Dede’s duties and compensation appears in corporate governance reports, and his signing authorities can be tracked in KAP filings.
Other names in management
Per the company’s official management page, Tolga Dede serves as vice chairman of the board; Anil Besir is a member, and Burc San and Tuncay Tutek are independent members. The company’s history states that founder Cengiz Dede remained active at the company through 2025. Family members’ shareholding ratios are published in the IPO prospectus and in the shareholder structure document on the investor relations page; this file covers only publicly available role information.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Noyan Dede?
He is the chairman and general manager of ONUR Yuksek Teknoloji, with the company since 1996.
Which schools did Noyan Dede attend?
He graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and earned an MBA from Bilkent University.
When did Noyan Dede become general manager?
The company has not officially disclosed the appointment date; his biography states he rose to CEO through progressive roles starting from project engineer.
What is his relationship to ONUR’s founder?
The company’s founder is Cengiz Dede; Noyan Burcin Dede took over the board chairmanship from the founder. Tolga Dede serves as vice chairman.
Sources and verification note
The executive information here is confirmed by two independent sources: the company’s official executive profile and industry press coverage of the chairmanship election. No information about private life is included; appointment dates are omitted because they are not disclosed. (Accessed: August 13, 2026)
- https://www.onur.net/tr/kurumsal/noyan-dede-profil/ — official biography
- https://www.dijitalhaber.com.tr/yonetim-kurulu-ceo-genel-mudur-atamalari/onur-yuksek-teknoloji-ykb-noyan-burcin-dede-secildi-34929 — election as board chairman
- https://www.onur.net/tr/haberler/genel-mudurumuz-sayin-noyan-dede-cnbc-e-teknokolik-programinda/ — CNBC-e broadcast (16.09.2025)
- https://www.onur.net/tr/kurumsal/ — board list
