Deeply passionate about the emerging markets, Eylem has built her career on delivering first-class services to clients across the globe, most notably in Europe, Turkey, the CIS countries, the Middle East and Africa. Years of partnering with global powerhouses have provided her with unparalleled experience in some of the world’s most complex countries, augmenting her first-hand knowledge of, and enhancing her proficient skills in, working at board and executive levels in these markets. This strong executive background combined with her love for the emerging markets prompted Eylem to establish Beyond Borders Consulting, with the idea of bringing together high calibre people to work, and make a tangible difference, in developing countries.Central to her way of working is the belief that local cultural, political and economic knowledge is vital to ensuring the best hire for her clients. She invests considerable time and resources in gaining hands-on experience within the territories she operates, which have included Switzerland, complex markets such as Iran, Russia, Nigeria and Ivory Coast in addition to Europe. This invaluable local knowledge connects her to an ever-expanding network of current, market-leading talent.For Eylem, having a positive impact on emerging markets is a crucial facet of her work. To this end she uses her specialist expertise to train and mentor talented young individuals within the communities she works – many of whom come from disadvantaged backgrounds. She is also an avid champion of women in business, holding regular networking events and using her influence with her clients to achieve meaningful change.