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My objective is a creating tailor-made solutions for a better and just AgriFood System transformation for all parties - Partner for companies /clusters/ research teams/ cities / start-ups with solutions in innovations, sustainability and commercialization. - Aiming at passion and long-lasting impact in upstream innovation, capability and… Show more My objective is a creating tailor-made solutions for a better and just AgriFood System transformation for all parties - Partner for companies /clusters/ research teams/ cities / start-ups with solutions in innovations, sustainability and commercialization. - Aiming at passion and long-lasting impact in upstream innovation, capability and ecosystem to do things differently, better, for the first time and sustainable way. Show less

Naked Innovations is an innovation hub that enables agri-food transformation by Venture enabling, Talent solutions and Ecosystem curation services.With a diverse group of stakeholders including corporates, government organisations, start-ups, entrepreneurs, researchers and non-profits ,we connect global ecosystems to co-create game-changing solutions for a better agri-food system. https://www.nakedinnovations.eu/

- Member of Site and EMEA R&D Leadership team- Led a team of 9 developers and technologists in Dubai and Turkey at transition- Managed a portfolio of projects for multiple FMCG and QSR customers in MENA,Turkey, select EU and global markets like Japan, Russia,NA.-Facilitated Innovation Portfolio Management in Turkey and building the new R&D team structure in Dubai.- Leveraged SMEs and technology / academy experts in Condiments, Seasonings, Coatings and Fermentation to manage… Show more - Member of Site and EMEA R&D Leadership team- Led a team of 9 developers and technologists in Dubai and Turkey at transition- Managed a portfolio of projects for multiple FMCG and QSR customers in MENA,Turkey, select EU and global markets like Japan, Russia,NA.-Facilitated Innovation Portfolio Management in Turkey and building the new R&D team structure in Dubai.- Leveraged SMEs and technology / academy experts in Condiments, Seasonings, Coatings and Fermentation to manage international projects and build R&D team capability. Show less

Istanbul, Turkey

- Led a team of 9 resources and productivity agenda for > 20 EU juice brands (including Tropicana, Naked, Punica, Loosa, J7..). - Managed a complex agenda to deliver stronger profitability and sustained consumer acceptance for $MM international business.- Sustained year-on-year delivery by focusing on pipeline formation and efforts for end-to-end transformational productivity.- Built the WESA team in Ireland from scratch. Championed capability building in Europe R&D for more than… Show more - Led a team of 9 resources and productivity agenda for > 20 EU juice brands (including Tropicana, Naked, Punica, Loosa, J7..). - Managed a complex agenda to deliver stronger profitability and sustained consumer acceptance for $MM international business.- Sustained year-on-year delivery by focusing on pipeline formation and efforts for end-to-end transformational productivity.- Built the WESA team in Ireland from scratch. Championed capability building in Europe R&D for more than 50 members on Lean Six Sigma and Change Management skills with certification. Helped align EER soft capabilities with rest of Europe talent pool. Show less

Istanbul, Turkey

- Led a team of 3 dedicated and 2 leveraged resources and R&D productivity agenda for > 10 East Europe (EER) snacks, nuts & seeds, baked and juice brands (including Lays, Doritos, Cheetos, Gud, Chipsy,J7, Fruktovy Sad..) .- Built and led EER agenda (Russia, Turkey, Poland, Balkans, Greece & Israel), cross-functional gate-keeping and a robust Governance System with KPIs.

Istanbul, Turkey

- Built and led innovation agendas for > 10 brands of snacks, nuts and seeds, baked crackers and juices (including Lays, Chipsy Cheetos, Gud,..) across Balkans, Greece, Cyprus & Israel. - Co-built Innovation Governance System, KPIs and gate-keeping in collaboration with commercial teams. Defined commercial and technology growth opportunities and road-maps for Baked Expansion, kids snacks, local relevance for NPD pipeline.

Istanbul, Turkey

- Managed R&D agenda and local capability in Israel managing a team of 2, focusing on local relevance.- Built R&D structure for a new category entry (Baked Snacks and Crackers) with multi-market growth opportunity in SEER. Managed international R&D efforts ensuring local technical capability building and robust technology transfer from US &EU to EER.

Leicester, United Kingdom

- Built and led multi-country TC technology management /product development agendas. Doritos Egypt launch.- Led local technical capability building initiatives by technical or on-the-job training and coaching. Facilitated information and know-how networks and libraries within international R&D teams. “Building Our R&D Teams” award for MEA Capability building.

Leicester, United Kingdom

- Participated in technology transfer and start-up of the first Baked Snacks category in Pepsico Europe, UK Baked Walkers launch.- Built commissioning plans and consumer design for a significant UK capital investment, followed by roll-out program for Baked Lays Northern Europe launch. Most Successful Snacks Launch in the UK with 42% incrementality and 70% less fat than regular chips.

Istanbul, Turkey

- Managed brand innovation agenda delivery in Turkey. Launched various successful products under Doritos, Lays and local brands, translating consumer needs to technical capabilities and operational execution. - Developed new raw material supply chain opportunities for local and global ingredient companies.- R&D awards for Innovation on Doritos AlaTurca Range launch, Dippas dry mixes & Dippas Salsa.

Avignon Area, France

Research Intern – Thermal Processing Optimization in Fruit Juices &Purees

Ankara, Turkey

Project Member – EU Sustainability & Environment Proposals and Execution

Master'S Degree, Sustainable Food Systems- Innovation And Design

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Food Engineering

Education record

Documentary Photography Programme