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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.

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.

- 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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%.

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.

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