
Our Team
OUR MESSAGE
By the President of Force Group
At Force Group, we are driven by a shared vision: to build a sustainable future by shaping transformative infrastructure around the globe.
Since our inception, we have expanded our presence across strategic regions — from the heart of Africa to the Middle East, from Europe to the Americas — always delivering excellence through commitment, innovation, and partnership.
In 2025, we remain steadfast in our mission to offer complete engineering, procurement, and construction solutions with integrated financing (EPC+F), tailored to the complex needs of modern societies. Our portfolio spans water supply systems, transport infrastructure, energy facilities, public buildings, and private development — all anchored in resilience and global collaboration.
This publication, “2025 Essentials,” captures our growth, values, and global impact. It is a reflection of the hard work of our engineers, consultants, and strategic partners. I believe that together we can tackle the world’s toughest challenges — not just by building projects, but by creating enduring value for generations to come.
Thank you for being part of this journey.

CO FOUNDER
MS.ÖZLEM SEVİLMİŞ
Co Founder Business Woman, Active In MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA Since 2001. Specialist In Machinery & Construction Projects. Chairman Of The Board of Directors Of The Tarmas As. Company, Co Founder Of Force Groups In TURKEY Since 2017 Experience In Construction Projects Such As Military Hospitals, Heart Hospitals, Schools, Residential Buildings And Stadiums In Middle East And Africa TarmasMade A Name For Itself With The Tender Of SadrCity. TarmasWon A Tender Worth 11.2 Billion USD By Presiding A Group Of Turkish Companies Consortium. Ms. Ozlem Was Selected As The Woman Entrepreneur Of The Year By A Magazine Called Ekonometriln Turkey In 2005

CO FOUNDER
MR.YOSSI LAPID
Co Founder A businessman, active in Africa for over 15 years.Specializing in the Mining, Agriculture, Water, Sewerage, Health and Energy sectors.Co-founder of SLK Development Group.Founder, Chairman and CEO of North American Minerals Group Inc, a mineral exploration company in the USA and Canada since 2001.With vast experience in large Project Acquisition, Development and Financing in Africa. Mr. Lapid has established relationships with many governments and private organizations .

Co Founder & CEO -ARCHITECT
MR.GÖKHAN UYGUN
Co Founder & CEO -ARCHITECT Gökhan UYGUN (Architect B.ARCH)Completed & Continued Projects *Railway Station Project In Dakar/ Senegal *Indra Sistemas Madrid Sa. Office Project In Turkey *Indra Sistemas Madrid Sa. Office Project In Algeria *Jw Marıott Absheron Hotel Project With Strabag Ag. In Baku / Azerbaijan *Working With Bechtel-Petrofac -Spie In Baku Tibilisi Ceyhan Pıpeline Project. *Unicef Schools Project / Northern Iraq *Nato Isaf Project /Kabul / Afghanistan *Flour Daniel Corporatıon Us Airbase Project In Manas / Kyrgyzstan *Damac Corporation Residential Project In Manas / Kyrgyzstan *Kbr Us Military Camp Project In Kandahar/ Afghanistan *Es-Ko-Pae Jv Italian Military Camp Project In Herat/ Afghanistan *Samwhan Korean Corporation Company Construction Projects In Mezar-I Serif / Afghanistan *Ministery Of Defence Projects In Turkey *Al-Jaber Corporatıon Residential Units Project / Abu-Dhabi /Uae *Design Works Of Istanbul Ataturk Internatıonal Terminal ProjectMr. Uygun specializes in business development, construction and engineering.

Co Founder & DESIGNER
Ms. figen iskender
Co Founder & DESIGNER Interior Design and Style Consultant. She studied fashion. She lived in Amsterdam for long years. She won many awards from various competitions and created Mi Madre to share her 25 years of experience in textile industry.“ We are walking this road to help you create your own style and carry it to your daily life. We built up a professional team to assist our customers’ dreams come true by using the architectural opportunities with a natural feeling of balance in colors and harmony of various forms that is constructing the space. We know that each individual is unique and therefore should be treated and reflected uniquely as they were always existing there. We are trying to give this feeling by using a genuine and authentic approach for each individual we work for. We beware of repeating ourselves and we are highly sensitive on this issue. We value the integrity, comfort and authenticity of our projects instead of the novelty which can create a lot of confusion and discomfort sometimes. Our ideal is to go to the basics and design intelligently to give the sense of being one and only.”

Business Development Director
MR.OMER YAHYAOĞLU
Business Development Director – Mr. Omer Yahyaoglu
With over three decades of professional presence in Abu Dhabi, UAE — including 15 years of close collaboration with H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa and leading figures of the construction industry — Mr. Yahyaoglu brings a wealth of high-level expertise and a proven track record in Business Development.
His core competencies include strategic planning, business optimization, and the implementation of advanced construction methodologies. He specializes in delivering innovative and feasible solutions for complex, high-rise and low-rise building projects, as well as large-scale infrastructure developments across the region.
Mr. Yahyaoglu is adept at crafting Fast-Track Business Development frameworks that extend across the UAE and GCC markets. His strategies are designed to optimize time and cost while ensuring that products and services reach the right decision-makers — directly at the negotiation table.
Committed to working exclusively with prestigious clients, Mr. Yahyaoglu remains deeply involved in navigating complex negotiations. Whether engaging high-ranking authorities or influential stakeholders, he provides the guidance and connections needed to drive success and secure sustainable growth.

HR Lead
ALICE LI
Alice Li – Legal Advisor & Director at WCP Uganda
Alice Li currently serves as a Director at WCP Uganda, where she combines her strong legal background with extensive expertise in international trade. With in-depth knowledge of global commercial practices and cross-border transactions, she plays a vital role in ensuring legal compliance, structuring international agreements, and supporting the company’s strategic expansion across markets.
Her insight into international trade dynamics and regulatory frameworks makes her a key asset in navigating complex legal and commercial landscapes, especially in high-value infrastructure and development projects.

DIRECTOR
MR.KEVIN GILDAY
Mr. Kevin Gilday
International Business Development Specialist & National Security Advisor
Mr. Kevin Gilday is a distinguished expert in international business development, with over three decades of experience navigating the complex intersection between government policy and private enterprise. Renowned for his strategic insight and high-level negotiation skills, he has built an extensive global network of senior contacts among government officials, business leaders, and multinational corporations.
Throughout his 30-year career, Mr. Gilday has successfully assisted private clients in identifying and capitalizing on global business opportunities. In addition to his corporate advisory work, he has provided strategic counsel to government officials in Russia, Slovakia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tunisia, Kuwait, and El Salvador—contributing to the implementation of national economic policies and security frameworks.
Early in his career, Mr. Gilday was affiliated with the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI), a federally funded think tank focused on national security affairs. During his time at FPRI, he authored the thesis “Solutions to Impediments to Technological Modernization in Saudi Arabia” (1983), reflecting his deep expertise in geopolitical and technological policy. He later became associated with the Institute of World Policy (IWP), a Washington, D.C.-based research organization dedicated to analyzing domestic and international security threats. His thesis on Chinese Counterintelligence Operations remains on the internal reading lists of several U.S. national security institutions.
A native of Delaware, Mr. Gilday earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) in Philadelphia.

HEAD OF LEGAL DEPARTMENT
MR.ADAM FISHMAN
Adam Fishman serves as the Vice President of International Business Development – Defense at Zoombang, a leader in impact protection technologies. In this capacity, he oversees the company’s global defense partnerships, strategic alliances, and market expansion initiatives.
He brings a strong background in both public affairs and legal strategy, having previously served in several leadership roles:
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Executive Director at American Friends of Likud
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Strategic Consultant at Altair International Corp.
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VP of Legal & Public Relations at SLK Consultants & Developers Group Ltd.
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*Director of AIPAC – Chicago Office
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In-house Legal Counsel at United Airlines
Mr. Fishman holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, and has deep experience at the intersection of government relations, legal advisory, and international defense business development.