Arife Karaosmanoglu - Aker Email & Phone Number

Barendrecht, Zh, Nl

Consultancy to international high tech and digital technology companies (e.g. Robotics, AI, Quantum) on (re)locating and expanding their business to The Netherlands, and the South-Holland region specifically. Partner in the Invest in Holland Network.InnovationQuarter is the regional economic development agency for West Holland. Our aim is to stimulate the innovative potential of the region. In cooperation with corporates, government and knowledge institutions, InnovationQuarter supports technological developments with social impact, encourages entrepreneurship and invests in fast-growing companies.As a lifecycle financier, InnovationQuarter offers companies financing at various stages of growth and invests from three funds: IQCapital, UNIIQ en ENERGIIQ. • Strengthen the international High-Tech proposition of the Province South-Holland (Randstad)The ecosystem of Key Enabling Technologies, like robotics, nanotechnology, industrial biotechnology, advanced materials, photonics, and advanced manufacturing technologies. • Managing the relationship with the different stakeholders like TU Delft, YES!Delft and research institutions.• Acquisition of international companies, Start- and Scaleups (finding Unicorns) to the South-Holland region as part of the Invest in Holland Network. • Consultancy to international High-Tech and digital technology companies (e.g. Robotics, AI, Quantum) on (re)locating and expanding their business to the Netherlands, and the Greater Rotterdam area specifically. • Find suitable property (Warehouse, R&D centre, labs, offices) in close collaboration with real estate agents in cities like Rotterdam, the Hague, Delft, Leiden, Rijswijk but also Drecht cities. Also close collaboration with Amsterdam area and North-Brabant. • Key account to foreign companies with an establishment in South-Holland, Investor Relations of the current investors in the High-Tech sector.

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Gourmetolia is an e-commerce company which imports and B2C sells fairly produced, natural, boutique products from Turkiye to Europe. We’ve worked with high-end brands mostly owned by female entrepreneurs. Besides e-commerce, Gourmetolia also had B2B collaborations with local shops in several cities in the Netherlands.Together with my partner, we’ve started Gourmetolia after moving to the Netherlands in 2019. We’ve expanded rapidly with our activities, yet we decided to end our operations by Jan 2023 to focus on our professional careers.

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

Female Ventures empowers women in business to venture. We stimulate and support female leadership and entrepreneurship in corporates, SMEs and startups. This profits women, businesses and society as a whole.

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

From 21 to 27 September, the Rotterdam Metropolitan area transforms into the place where startups, scale-ups, investors, bold corporates, policy makers and students come together to make a positive impact in the world. Upstream provides access to finance, new markets and talent for entrepreneurs who want to scale their business. This is where you meet, learn and connect through a plethora of events, carefully curated and focusing on individual topics with a common goal: enabling innovations that will drive the transition to the next economy. An economy that is digital, carbon neutral, circular and inclusive.

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

Rotterdam Partners: International Trade & Investment, supports international companies in starting and expanding their business in Rotterdam. Providing services independently, professionally and free of charge. • Acquisition of international companies to Rotterdam and Area • Strengthen Rotterdam’s proposition as the Maritime Capital of Europe • Organize a hands-on Foreign Direct Investment acquisition strategy • Pro-active Investor Relations Management in the Maritime sector in Rotterdam and area • Work closely with the Business Analyst on the proposition of Rotterdam in the Maritime sector • Provide information and business intelligence for the steering committee and the Maritime Board • Set up strategic processes and strengthen the collaboration between the different stakeholders.

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

Rotterdam Maritime Capital of Europe is the most complete and competitive maritime network in the world. A network which is constantly working on innovations and developing talent, which has resulted in the area being a frontrunner where energy transitions, digitisation and circular economy are concerned. The Port, City and region of Rotterdam have set some ambitious goals for 2030. Its strategy is focussed on both modernising the traditional industry, with a specific focus on sustainability and the environment, as well as pioneering innovations. The government, companies, educational institutes and research facilities are all working together to actively realise these ambitions together. Making sure Rotterdam and its region are, and will continue to be, Europe’s maritime capital.

Istanbul, Turkey

As an operational unit of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, NFIA helps and advises foreign companies in the various stages of establishing, rolling out and expanding their international activities in the Netherlands. 1. Providing up-to-date, customized information on the Netherlands in general, relevant business locations, Dutch legislation and tax regulations, labor issues, permit procedures, governmental incentives and many other subjects during in-person or digital meetings.2. Organizing tailor-made fact-finding trips in close cooperation with our Invest in Holland network. Meet with relevant business partners, government authorities, a variety of Dutch networks and service suppliers, and other relevant contacts in the investment process, all considering a safe social distance. As visiting the Netherlands in person is not always possible, the NFIA offers an additional solution in a digital fact-finding trip to unpack what your business needs, all from the comfort of your home or office.• Managed a portfolio of 100+ companies • Realized double the annual target for 2018 of 20 project with 21 million Euro of Foreign Direct Investment and created 320 jobs in the Netherlands • 130 Turkish companies invested in the Netherlands in the past six years and created 1300+ jobs• Managed a team of 2 Project Managers: Division of projects and responsibilities • Key account Manager for the Conglomerates/larger family owned companies

Istanbul, Turkey

EAA - Emre Arolat Architecture was founded in May 2004 by Emre Arolat and Gonca Paşolar in Istanbul, as the continuation of Emre Arolat’s architectural practices which he started at his parents’ office, Arolat Architects, as an associate designer in 1987. Today EAA is not only one of the largest architectural offices of Turkey, also has a recognized presence in the global scene along its offices in New York and London in addition to Istanbul. Since its establishment, the studio has built an impressively wide range of works from urban masterplans, airports to residential, cultural buildings and workplaces

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

Dienst Stedenbouw & Volkshuisvesting

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

City Space Investigations - São Paulo

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

Coaching of students in their first year with construction projects. Rotterdam University (Instituut voor Bouw en Bedrijfskunde).

Barendrecht

Designing the exhibition at the Jaarbeurs Utrecht and Ahoy Rotterdam.

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

Internship at the Ernst & Young Tower in Rotterdam

Kocaeli, Turkey

Master Of Architecture (M.Arch.)

Bachelor, Architectural And Building Sciences/Technology

Bachelor of Built Environment (BBE)

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