Derya Yannier

Derya Yannier (born 28 February 1985) is a Turkish Jewish former professional basketball player, his father, Habib Yannier, was also a professional player who represented the Turkey men's national basketball team in the Olympics.

Career After graduating from Robert College in Istanbul, also spearheaded numerous significant initiatives under the auspices, most notably the "Club Financial Audit and Licensing Regulation" project.

On 13 August 2021, Yannier assumed the role of Assistant General Manager for Fenerbahçe. On 18 June 2022, he appointed General Manager after Maurizio Gherardini moved to the role of General Director of Basketball Operations at the club.

In 2025, while serving as an executive at Fenerbahçe became the EuroLeague champion that year and named the "EuroLeague's Executive of the Year".

Personal life Yannier is descended from a family of Sephardic Jews.

Honours and awards Club honours Ulkerspor (2005–2006) Turkish Super League: (2005–06) Presidential Cup: (2005)

Managing honours Eskişehir Basket (2014–2018) Promoted to Turkish Super League: 2016–17 Fenerbahçe (2021–present) Triple Crown 2024–25 EuroLeague Championship: 2024–25 Turkish Championship: 2021–22, 2023–24, 2024–25, 2025–26 Turkish Cup: 2019, 2020, 2024, 2025, 2026 Turkish Presidential Cup: 2025

Managing individual EuroLeague's Executive of the Year: 2025