Member of the Global Deloitte Legal Executive Board | Member of the Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council With over 2,500 experienced legal professionals worldwide, Deloitte Legal is active in more than 75 countries, providing multidisciplinary, technology-enabled global legal services. As Deloitte Legal Global Strategy and Transformation leader, part of my responsibilities are to: • drive the development, implementation and execution of the overall strategy and key goals for Deloitte Legal worldwide and ensure alignment with the wider organizational and business strategy of Deloitte; • collaborate with key stakeholders to assess opportunities for growth and value creation across our business, to identify organic and inorganic growth opportunities (including mergers and team hires) and to drive execution of all major initiatives;• drive innovation and transformation across Deloitte Legal: reimagining how we engage with our clients, deliver our services and operate our business (enabled by new technologies and processes) and create value by using design thinking methodology;• foster alignment across our member firm legal practices worldwide and other Deloitte businesses, stimulating a global mindset, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistent and seamless service;• promote a diverse and inclusive workforce, where everyone can thrive and excel, including global talent development succession planning for leadership roles;• work closely with the relevant key stakeholders in defining annual priorities, monitoring performance and overseeing the annual budget.I am a results-oriented person passionate about making a real impact and enabling change, and naturally driven by that pursuit.

I was responsible for the Legal Strategy & Operations of Deloitte Legal globally and Chief of Staff to the Global Managing Director of Deloitte Legal.With a clear focus on continued growth and increased member firm legal practices, part of my responsibilities were the implementation of strategic plans and the development of key strategic partner relationships both internally and externally. I had the responsibility for leading and managing all operational and administrative aspects of the Deloitte Legal on a global level. I was responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the annual budget, and multiple cross border & multinational projects across a broad geography to achieve positive results and measurable goals. Key Responsibilities:• Enable global managing director to effectively set and execute strategic vision and plans• Together with the leadership team translate strategic priorities into specific goals and develop plans for execution• Build & maintain relationships• Ensure alignment among various stakeholders• Identify, prioritize, and address complex business issues & opportunities• Manage special complex projects with multiple work streams and multiple stakeholders• Drive enhancement of the internal and external portals• Improve processes to maximize efficiency and drive successful adoption • Improve quality of practices in collaboration with business functions such as operations, finance, marketing and others

I worked for the legal department of ING Bank NV, Financial Markets, Regulatory and Strategy team as a Senior Legal Counsel. My main responsibilities were advising stakeholders on regulatory issues, assessing the impact of the current developments, processes and policies, supporting business globally, advising on the structuring, documentation and execution of a wide range of transactions and derivative products, negotiating all types of derivatives contracts globally, reviewing legal opinions, clearing and prime brokerage agreements.Excellent knowledge of derivatives markets documentation including finance documents in relation to hedging. ING globally on the structuring, negotiating and drafting contracts (ISDA/CSA/ GMRA/finance documents (incl. LMA-loan documentation)) relating to a wide range of financial instruments and structured finance products with large corporations and financial institutions; reviewing legal opinions; clearing and prime brokerage agreements; assisting ING's Global Credit Restructuring-group on international restructuring matters.

working on Lehman files and reviewing distressed loans

Advising Turkish, Dutch and foreign clients on various corporate and commercial contracts, inter alia regarding joint ventures, sale and purchase agreements and confidentiality agreements.

Lecturing at Istanbul University on maritime and marine insurance law, with special emphasis on marine casualties and salvage; preparation of expertise reports for courts; writing legal articles; legal research; preparation of exams; assisting faculty staff

Preparation and litigation of maritime and marine insurance cases; preparation of memoranda of law and legal briefs; negotiations; legal research

Preparation of criminal and civil cases; depositions; research; administrative activities