By invitation only

The Elite Leaders of E‑Commerce, United

A closed-circle, complimentary community bringing together the most powerful decision-makers in the e-commerce ecosystem who have surpassed a specific revenue threshold.

Membership is granted exclusively through official invitation and referral.

Membership Criteria

Who Can Join? Three distinct leader profiles.

Entrepreneur / Business Owner

$5M+ Annual Revenue

Company owners with annual e-commerce revenue of $5 million and above. Leaders who shape the ecosystem and have built their own brand.

Professional Executive

$25M+ Annual Revenue

Decision-makers at GM, E-Commerce / Logistics / Marketplace / Marketing Director or CDO level at prestigious brands.

Rising Star

400%+ Annual Growth

High-potential entrepreneurs with 400%+ annual growth, bringing fresh energy and innovation to the e-commerce ecosystem.

Privileges

Membership Privileges. Unparalleled experiences.

3 Times / Year

Mega Event VIP Experience

At mega events in Antalya, Dubai and Istanbul — flights, accommodation and transfers included, with 8 strategic B2B matchups.

Monthly

Strategic Roundtable

Closed-circuit online sessions with leaders from the Balkans, MENA and CIS regions sharing market intelligence.

Every 2 Months

Mastermind Business Development

Solution-focused sessions where one member's bottleneck is tackled by 8-10 leaders with advisory board rigor.

Quarterly

Elite Executive Dinner

Members-only, agenda-free, trust-based networking dinners at the highest level.

On Request

Thought Leadership

Exclusive media productions positioning the leader as a global thought leader — podcasts, webinars and magazine features.

The LC Difference

Why LEADERS CLUB? 6 core principles that set us apart.

Zero Harassment Policy

Governed by a strict "Zero Unsolicited Messages" and "Zero Harassment" policy.

No commercial solicitation in WhatsApp groups
Violations result in immediate membership termination
Trust-based communication environment

Tolerance

100%

Safe Environment

Instant

Enforcement

Smart Matching Algorithm

Matches your schedule only with firms you've approved.

100% qualified and pre-approved meeting schedule
No random matchups

B2B Matches / Event

100%

Approved Meetings

Powered Algorithm

Merit-Based Growth

A community that grows solely through proven success and reputation.

Rigorous screening mechanism
Annual review cycle

$5M+

Minimum Threshold

Annual

Periodic Review

Member Categories

Global Standards Unity

Dubai-based Council ensures unified global standards across all chapters.

One constitution, global implementation
Ethical oversight

Global Constitution

15+

Country Standards

Dubai

HQ Council

Advisory Network

Local member support when entering new markets.

Voluntary basis
No obligation

100+

Active Advisors

15+

Country Network

24/7

Accessibility

Corporate Representation

Include other decision-makers from your company in the network.

Multiple leaders can be included
Corporate transition within 1 year

250+

Companies Represented

Leaders / Company

1 Year

Transition Period

Governance

Advisory Board Structure. Two-tier oversight.

Global Advisory Council

Headquarters — Dubai

The highest decision-making body. Defines the "Core Constitution" and ensures global standards unity.

Ensures standards unity

Manages media partnerships

Oversees ethical guidelines

Local Advisory Boards

Per Country Basis

Independent local advisory boards with deep expertise in their own market dynamics.

Verify revenue declarations

Uphold merit-based standards

Comprised of impartial leaders

Process

Membership Journey. Join in four steps.

Candidacy Submission

Fill out the form. This is not an application — it's the beginning of a mutual evaluation process.

Board Review

The Local Advisory Board verifies your revenue declarations with field-level knowledge.

Official Invitation

Once your criteria are approved, you are accepted with an official invitation letter.

LEADERS CLUB Member

Full access to all privileges and strategic collaboration opportunities begins.

Our Network

Member Companies & Leaders. The network behind global e-commerce.

Hatemoğlu

Yıldız Holding

Penti

Fenerium

Pierre Cardin

US Polo

SneaksUp

LTB

Vatan Bilgisayar

Adidas

Hoagard

Avansas

Hediye Sepeti

Toyzzshop

Macro

A101

Flormar

ToptanTr

Teknosa

Evidea

TCL

Adil Işık

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Alper Tosun

Ecommerce Group Manager | Hatemoğlu

Sadem Pehlivan

General Manager | Yıldız Holding

Mehmet Türkel

Director of E-Commerce | Penti

Gülce Şeneren

Director of E-Commerce | Fenerium

Yaprak Aydın

Head of E-Commerce | Pierre Cardin

İbrahim Ethem Savran

Head of E-Commerce | US Polo

Serkan Nazlıben

E-Commerce and Strategic Growth | SneaksUp

Berk Özer

Global Director of E-Commerce | LTB

Cenkay Kılıç

Ecommerce & Digital Marketing Director | Vatan Bilgisayar

Cihat Kültür

Director Digital Programs Ecommerce EU | Adidas

Çağrı Ayten

Co-Founder | Hoagard

Emrah Şahin

Deputy GM - eCommerce & Marketplace | Avansas

İlyas Erişmiş

Co-Founder & CEO | Hediye Sepeti

Kamil Palalı

Digital Platforms Group Manager | Toyzzshop

Mehmet Fatih Yıldırım

Dijital Pazarlama ve E-Ticaret Müdürü | Macro

Salih Yılmaz

Ekstra Genel Müdürü | A101

Sedat Fırat

Global Chief Digital Officer | Flormar

Sezgin Şener

CEO | ToptanTr

Tahir Yıldız

Director of E-Commerce | Teknosa

Üzeyir Karakaş

Chief E-Commerce Officer | Evidea

Yiğit Ertem

Ecommerce Web Channel Department Manager | TCL

Melda Köse

International E-Commerce Manager | Adil Işık

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to everything you need to know.

The Global Advisory Council sets overall rules and the core constitution. Local Advisory Boards manage local implementation and oversee membership quality.

Board members are appointed by WORLDEF headquarters, considering industry seniority, impartiality, and the prestige of the companies they represent.

Membership is renewed free of charge in 1-year periods as long as the criteria are met. The Local Advisory Board reviews the member list annually.

No. This is a corporate membership — when a professional executive leaves their position, membership is suspended the same day. If the new role meets criteria, the process restarts.

The system operates on a "Declaration Basis" — local advisory boards verify the declared figures' industry consistency and commercial reputation with field-level knowledge.

High-potential entrepreneurs demonstrating 400%+ annual growth, bringing fresh innovation to the e-commerce ecosystem.

No. Complimentary packages are offered exclusively by invitation. Attendance is confirmed through official event-specific invitations.

Yes. The algorithm only matches you with solution providers that you've approved.

Absolutely not. Unsolicited sales pressure is strictly prohibited and results in immediate membership termination.

A complete hospitality package including flights, hotel accommodation and airport transfers.