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United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

Reporting to Cisco Executive Engagements (CEE) Senior Director, responsible for Business Intelligence for Cisco Executive Engagements programs including Cisco Experience Centers (CXC), Global Customer Advisory Board (GCAB), Executive Sponsorship Program (ESP), Country Leader Center of Excellence (CLCoE), and Executive Insights programs along with Site Strategy and Operations for the CXC program- Developed the Top Customer Index (TCI) data model, delivering insights that boosted executive engagement and enhanced visibility into bookings, pipeline, and wallet for Cisco's top 500 customers.- Coordinated generative AI use cases, preparing for implementation by developing an integrated data model to streamline delivery processes and improve operational efficiency.- Introduced a persona-based analysis to optimize tracking of executive engagement with customers and partners, enhancing insights for senior sales leaders and driving more targeted interactions.- Launched two new Experience Centers in Atlanta and Paris, increasing geographical presence and driving a 15% rise in global customer engagement.

London, England, United Kingdom

- Directed global strategy for 12 Cisco Experience Centers (CXCs) across three regions, managing a $12M annual budget and leading a team of over 60 to deliver 3,000+ executive briefings annually.- Fostered collaborative partnerships across branding, workplace resources, and various business units to enhance operational synergies and strategic alignment.- Streamlined asset and budget management through a centralized oversight process, enhancing operational efficiency.- Developed and executed workforce and site strategies, driving increase in productivity and significant operational cost savings.- Drove a 15% growth in EMEA's CXCs by doubling executive briefing volume, significantly enhancing customer engagement and driving business expansion.- Successfully inherited and stabilized the business intelligence function, ensuring continuity and integration into strategic initiatives. Achieved annual savings of $200K in headcount costs and reduced project delivery timelines from months to days through process optimization.- Conducted a comprehensive analysis of global presence to identify target markets, collaborating across functions to formulate execution plans and establish requirements for new center expansions.- Led a global workforce restructuring to enhance continuity and compliance, eliminating compliance risks while maintaining service levels and increasing customer satisfaction.- Revamped financial reporting frameworks, improving visibility and achieving 99% budget utilization, leading to enhanced strategic planning capabilities.

London, England, United Kingdom

- Established strategic relationships with key sales leaders across EMEA, driving increase in awareness and utilization of the Cisco Experience Center (CXC) program.- Led over 20 executive customer sessions monthly, gaining valuable insights into customer needs and priorities, which shaped regional strategy and offerings.- Coordinated cross-functional input to define the regional CXC vision and strategy, ensuring customer perspectives were central to planning discussions and product offerings.

Istanbul, Turkey

- Led a team of five engineers with a $6M budget, driving digital transformation solutions that increased deal size and positioned Cisco as a leader against competitors.- Managed co-development of digital transformation solutions with local tech partners, generating $1.5M in direct revenue and influencing an additional $11M in sales.- Built and maintained collaborative relationships with 133 solution providers, managing 21 active co-development projects and three grant initiatives, resulting in increased market competitiveness.

Istanbul, Turkey

- Established a network of 45 experts to support mid- and large-size enterprises in driving innovation and market expansion, providing tailored professional services in project and resource management.- Cultivated a robust ecosystem of 45 subject matter experts across design, technology, and business domains, enabling innovative solutions tailored to client needs.- Coordinated the development of a mobile game prototype for a local energy distributor, leveraging cross-disciplinary collaboration between experts from a variety of fields to create an impactful solution.

Istanbul, Turkey

- Crafted growth strategies and established a new commission system for a white goods manufacturer, resulting in an annual cash flow increase of ₺1M and enhanced sales effectiveness.- Developed a comprehensive market entry strategy for a global telecom company targeting SMEs in Turkey, driving significant market penetration and brand visibility.- Created robust risk management and regulatory compliance procedures for a local digital payment company, ensuring operational integrity and compliance with industry standards.- Co-founded a mentorship network for early-stage startups, successfully training over 300 mentors to enhance the support ecosystem for emerging entrepreneurs.- Led mentoring initiatives for nearly 300 early-stage startups in one of the world’s top university incubation programs, significantly enhancing startup success rates.

Istanbul, Turkey

Reporting to the President of the Board, oversaw governance and operations for StartersHub, managing community engagement, program execution, and portfolio development, driving startup growth and innovation.- Built a thriving community around StartersHub’s resources, including a 1,000 sqm co-working space and a $10M fund, executing successful accelerator programs in gaming, IoT, and big data.- Managed a portfolio of 22 startups, overseeing seed investments averaging 8% and facilitating follow-on investments of $250K, resulting in enhanced startup performance.

Istanbul, Turkey

- Spearheaded business development and investor relations, driving deal flow and optimizing operations as Managing Partner at İstanbul Startup Angels.- Designed a fintech accelerator program model in collaboration with Borsa Istanbul and Deutsche Telekom’s “hub.raum,” driving innovation in the startup ecosystem.- Trained over 200 angel investors on critical aspects of investment, including theory, processes, and regulatory considerations, enhancing the local investment landscape.

Istanbul, Turkey

Reporting to Country Managing Director, oversaw sales planning and operations, driving strategic initiatives that optimized performance and increased revenue.- Built a high-performing sales planning team, achieving 100% of scheduled targets and enhancing the structure of sales efforts across the organization.- Developed a new commission structure prioritizing team collaboration, resulting in a 20% increase in overall sales productivity and improved morale.

Istanbul, Turkey

Reporting to Chief Strategy Officer, responsible for strategic governance and business development• Led Annual Strategic Planning, engaging 10 Executive Committee members and 30 senior executives aligning company Vision and Goals to Strategies and Measures, and ensured cascade of objectives across divisions• Formulated strategy on MVNO (mobile virtual network operator), OTT (over the top), Unified Communications, Fixed and Mobile Bundles and Convergence; coordinating teams from various business functions• Coordinated definition of Vertical Solutions for Education for the improvement of the use of technology in education• Designed a Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) program consolidating Vodafone’s activities for the start-up ecosystem• Performed investment assessments for M&A opportunities and presented recommended way forward to the ExCo• Played an intermediary role between strategic partners as well as consultants for strategy-related engagements• Assessed the impact of enterprise risks, facilitating input from various stakeholders, the ExCo, and reporting to Group

Istanbul, Turkey

Reporting to the Head of Audit for the South Europe Region, responsible for Vodafone’s local Internal Audit team of 5 FTEs• Delivered 20+ audits annually, based on a risk-based plan, covering strategically significant business processes• Reduced the number of open issues to 30 from around 120, in 2 years, with active stakeholder management• Assessed the effectiveness of controls for end-to-end business and technology processes for the local business • Led group-wide audit on risk management over safeguarding of assets, covering more than 6,000 locations • Designed the risk assessment framework and performed the initial risk assessment, formulating recommendations• Led a group-wide initiative to establish requirements for and select an audit management system.• Supported Vodafone Group Enterprise Risk Management initiative and coordinated the local operating company

Istanbul, Turkey

Reporting to Systems and Process Assurance Partner, responsible for Risk Management, Internal Controls, and Internal Audit related services for Telecommunications, Banking and Insurance industries.• Led engagements for various banks on Turkish Banking Regulation’s Information Systems Audit• Steered business development activities on Internal Systems for the Insurance sector, developed a diagnostic tool, led digital marketing and sales efforts, delivered training programs, client visits, and engagement with the regulator• Established the internal audit function, performed a risk assessment, and trained the internal audit department of Turkey's incumbent telco, delivering the audit manual and growing the team from 3 to 72 over 3 years• Developed local sustainability and corporate social responsibility assurance and advisory business

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Oversaw a team of 50 on PwC’s internal project to redesign internal processes and audit methodology, leading the communication and collaboration team • Focused on Sarbanes-Oxley compliance assurance and advisory

Zürich Area, Switzerland

• Managed engagement teams on projects mainly for telecommunications and manufacturing companies• Focused on SAP audits and Data Analytics, as well as IT and business process audit and advisory

Istanbul, Turkey

• Experienced team member for several projects, mainly for financial institutions and manufacturing companies• Focused on consolidation of holding companies and foreign exchange accounting and reporting

Istanbul, Turkey

- Streamlined monthly cost analysis reporting from 5 days to 5 hours by integrating AS-400 system data connections, enhancing reporting efficiency.- Participated in the ERP tool selection team, evaluating alternatives and facilitating cross-functional collaboration to select the optimal ERP vendor.

Bsc, Management Engineering

High School Degree, Mathematics