Gökçe Koşvar Email and Phone Number
"A senior leader with expertise in driving strategic planning and corporate performance management, specializing in project development and execution across industrial business lines. Proficient in crafting impactful corporate strategies, designing business plans with winning approaches, and conducting portfolio analyses to ensure sustainable growth and profitability.”I bring 15 years of EPCm project management experience in greenfield and brownfield projects, with a strong technical background in process industries (oil & gas, petrochemicals, chemicals, fertilizers, and pharmaceuticals)as well as renewable energy and sustainable technology solutions.Over the past 8 years, I have transitioned into strategic planning, business development, and CAPEX project development in major industries. During this time, I successfully introduced strategic planning methodologies and established corporate performance management systems to drive organizational success.Key Achievements;YILDIRIM HOLDING • Built and led the Strategy Management Business Unit across Yıldırım Group Companies. • Developed a strategic planning methodology and corporate performance management system across the organization.• Directed strategic planning activities for the Group with a P&L liability exceeding $3B. • Defined long-term objectives including identifying relevant projects, programs, and prioritizing strategic initiatives to achieve these goals. • Conducted scenario analyses and participated in key decisions regarding growth, downsizing, and exits.• Developed portfolio strategies for each business line.TEKFEN HOLDING• Strategic Planning, Business & Project Development: - Conceptualized sustainability strategies within the 3-year business plan. - Oversaw the strategic planning activities of the Engineering Group, working closely with senior management. - Developed and managed over 30 international strategic partnership liaisons with global technology providers. • Investment Project Development: Spearheaded the project development and feasibility activities up to financial closure for the Holding’s Polypropylene Production Investment Project with a total investment cost (TIC) of $2B. • Project Management: Held P&L responsibility of detail engineering of 5 projects, contributing to $700M in CAPEX, focusing on key KPIs. AMEC FOSTER WHEELER (WOOD GROUP)• Delivered 4 EPCm projects with a TIC of $600M, overseeing 200,000 mhr/yr during 4-year.• Managed interoffice project coordination between Milan and Istanbul offices on 2 major EPCm projects with a TIC of $600M.
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Group Strategy DirectorYildirim Group Jan 2023 - Presentİstanbul, TürkiyeTask: Transferred to lead the strategic planning activities of Group Companies and oversee the integration of new business assets, while contributing to portfolio analysis and business development efforts to ensure sustainable growth. Reporting to: Group Chief Strategy OfficerVision of Success: Foster a robust strategic planning and corporate performance management culture within the organization through a holistic approach. This included deploying strategic goals to ensure alignment across all levels of the organization, enabling the effective execution of business plans toward common objectives, and periodically monitoring progress on long-term goals. Achievements: • Conducted SWOT analyses for the metals & mining, port management, energy, and fertilizers & chemicals business lines.• Identified market dynamics and trends to analyze the competitive landscape. • Performed portfolio analyses across all Group Companies.• Led strategic planning activities for the following Group Companies o Yılmaden Holding – Operates 12 companies in 8 countries.o Yılport Holding – 24 ports across 12 countries o Yılfert Holding – Operates 4 fertilizer production plants.• Defined long-term strategic goals and corporate business KPIs. • Led the development of 7-year business plans. • Conducted scenario analyses to define strategic intents, including growth, downsizing, and exit strategies. • Directed the preparation of feasibility studies for strategic initiatives. • Contributed to business development and integration efforts for new business areas. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deploy strategies effectively and ensure alignment with organizational goals. • Established systems to monitor and measure corporate performance through KPIs defined in the balanced scorecard. • Identified and reported deviations in corporate strategic performance.• Identified areas of synergy among Group Companies to create competitive advantages.
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Senior Strategy, Business & Project Development ManagerTekfen Holding Jan 2020 - Dec 2022Istanbul, TurkeyTask: Promoted to lead strategic planning activities, develop new business lines and conceptualize a sustainability strategy within a 3-year business plan. Reporting to: Senior Vice President - Strategy, Business Development and ProposalsVision of Success: To analyze regional business needs and market trends, fostering a culture of strong business alliances and strategic partnership development. This included identifying synergy areas to implement a competitive market approach. The strategy was achieved in three major phases;Initial phase: Performed a regional business analysis and established connections with process technology providers in existing business lines.• Mapped industry challenges with required technology solutions and their providers. • Determined the process technology providers that can support Tekfen on these needs. • Prepared value propositions to clearly define synergy areas and potential business models. • Developed liaisons with 10+ process technology providers and engineering solution partners. Second hase: Focused on strengthening business alliances in existing business lines and achieving approval as a supplier for process licensors. • Completed prequalification processes with technology providers in renewable energy business lines. • Expanded business analysis for the renewable sector across Turkey, MENA, and CIS regions to include North America and Europe. Final phase: Extended the business alliance culture to sustainable technology solutions and circular economy initiatives.• Established 20+ new connections with process licensors in various sustainable technology solutions.• Formed 7 strategic alliances with global process licensors, completing prequalification processes. • Led due diligence activities for an initiative in the plastics circularity industry. • Conducted operational and commercial due diligence for M&A initiatives in energy efficiency and carbon emissions reduction technologies. -
Senior Project Development ManagerTekfen Holding Jan 2017 - Jan 2020Istanbul, TurkeyTask: Assigned to manage the CAPEX project development activities for various investment projects at Tekfen Holding. Reporting to: Tekfen Holding Vice President - Strategy, Business Development and Investments / Tekfen Engineering President Achievements: • Led due diligence activities for initiatives in biorefining, petrochemical production, renewable energy, and organic fertilizer production business lines. • Excelled in developing investment projects and programs offering Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services to clients. • Collaborated with the Corporate Finance Team to provide technical contributions to project finance activities. • Directed project development and feasibility studies through financial closure for the "Polypropylene Production (PDH & PP) Investment Project," contributing to a $2B TIC. Managed proposal activities, including four streams of work packages; o Establishing partnerships and developing an SPV. o Coordinating market research, EIA/ESIA, technology licensing, financial advisory, and site surveys. o Coordinated the activities of preliminary engineering design development. o Developing financial models and conducting feasibility studies, including CAPEX & OPEX analysis.
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Project ManagerTekfen Engineering Apr 2013 - Jan 2017Istanbul, TurkeyTask: Transferred to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of projects to ensure risk mitigation, project profitability, and reduction of overall project risk budgets. Reporting to: Vice President - Project Management Achievements: • Directed engineering activities for new investments with a TIC of $700M over 4 years, involving 150,000 mhr/yr across 5 major projects: o TEKFEN/TOROS TARIM Fertilizer Plant - SAP, PAP, NPK Production Project - EPC / Samsun, Turkiye o SOCAR HAOR Refinery - LPG Truck and Railcar Loading - EPCm / Baku, Azerbaijan o TÜPRAŞ Refinery Plant 1100 CDU Energy Efficiency Project - Feasibility/FEED/Detail Engineering / Kirikkale, Turkiye o TÜPRAŞ Refinery Plt-47 Heat Integration Completion Project - Detail Engineering / Izmit, Turkiye o AKSA Akrilik - 605 Solvent Recovery Unit - Detail Engineering / Yalova, Turkiye • Managed project-based P&L, cash flow, and KPIs with real-time monitoring. • Executed accurate and timely reporting of projects status to Client and to Company Senior Management. • Ensured clear lines of responsibility and communication across the project organization. • Directed cross-functional team management in a matrix environment and stakeholder engagement with subcontractors and vendors. • Executed project-based resource management and workforce planning. • Engaged with construction management activities on Tekfen Group’s investment projects. • Successfully closed Tekfen Engineering’s first EPCm project with a $40M budget. • Achieved change management of a schedule extension claim on the SOCAR HAOR EPCm project. -
Project Engineering CoordinatorAmec Foster Wheeler Aug 2010 - Apr 2013Istanbul, TurkeyTask: Promoted to align project management standards at the Istanbul office with global practices, integrating the organization into Turkey and CIS markets. Also managed interoffice project coordination between Milan and Istanbul offices of the Company. Reporting to: Project Manager Achievements: • Led 3 projects with a $30M budget: o TUPRAS Izmit Energy Efficiency Maximization Project- Feasibility/FEED/Detail Engineering / Izmit, Turkiye o TUPRAS Refinery Revamp Projects (Hydrocracker Unit, Lube oil)- Detail Engineering /Izmir, Turkiye o LOTUS ENERGY Turkmenbashi Refinery – Revamp of DCU and SDA units Project - EP / Turkmenistan • Coordinated interoffice management for two EPC projects with a $600M TIC: o PDVSA - El Palito Expansion Project - CCR, Naphtha HDT, H2 Recovery and Flare Units -EPCm / Caracas, Venezuela o GLAXO SMITH KLINE BIOLOGICALS - Grassroot Bulk Facility Project - EPCm / Wavre, Belgium • Developed strong contract and financial management skills by closely monitoring budgets, schedules, and quality. • Developed project delivery planning skills along with preparation of Project Execution Plans (PEPs). • Developed the real-time monitoring tools for project parameters and KPIs. • Performed a strong interface management among multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure proper workflows. • Ensured client satisfaction through effective communication and interface management. -
Senior Project EngineerAmec Foster Wheeler Mar 2010 - Aug 2010Reading, England, United KingdomTask: Coordinated the front end engineering design (FEED) activities of WOODSIDE ENERGY Pluto Burrup Park LNG T2/T3 Project in Burrup Peninsula, Australia.Reporting to: Project Engineering ManagerAchieved the following results;• Led cross-functional engineering team management in a matrix environment.• Ensured on time delivery of project deliverables.• Improved risk mitigation as well as project profitability.• Tracked the actions of minutes of meetings.• Managed interoffice collaboration between FW Reading, UK and FW Chennai, India offices.
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Project EngineerAmec Foster Wheeler Mar 2006 - Mar 2010Milan, Lombardy, ItalyTask: Recruited to lead cross-functional engineering and customer relationship management efforts while ensuring timely delivery of project deliverables. Reporting to: Project Manager/Project Engineering Manager. Improving Italian language proficiency skills, communicating and coordinating effectively as well as using my overtimes supported the following achievements;• Delivered 4 major projects totaling $600M in budget and 200,000 manhours annually: - SARAS S.p.A Refinery Project - Visbreaking Unit – EPCm / Sarroch, IT - TAMOIL MIP Project – CDU,Dewaxing, flare system, interconnecting, - FEED / Cremona, IT - ANTIBIOTICOS and JOHNSON & JOHNSON Project - Grassroot API production plant – EPCm / Milan, IT• Led cross-functional and multicultural project teams in a matrix environment. • Led the monthly progress reporting and task follow-ups • Performed the tracking of minutes of meeting to ensure Client satisfaction. • Improved change management with a focus on tracking of project manhour expenditure. • Improved risk mitigation as well as project profitability, reducing the engineering risk budget by 50%.
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Quality Systems EngineerAbdi Ibrahim Pharmaceuticals Sep 2005 - Mar 2006Istanbul, TurkeyTask: Recruited to implement validation techniques and troubleshoot production issues, ensuring product performance and accuracy in line with FDA standards. Reporting to: Quality Systems Coordinator Achievements: • Gained experience as part of a project team led by an American FDA Supervisor. • Implemented quality testing techniques using HPLC and GC.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gökçe Koşvar
What company does Gökçe Koşvar work for?
Gökçe Koşvar works for Yildirim Group
What is Gökçe Koşvar's role at the current company?
Gökçe Koşvar's current role is Strategic Planning | Business Development & Growth | CAPEX Project Development & Execution.
What schools did Gökçe Koşvar attend?
Gökçe Koşvar attended Boğaziçi University, Istanbul Bilgi University, Sabancı Business School, Koç University.
What skills is Gökçe Koşvar known for?
Gökçe Koşvar has skills like Epc, Refinery, P&id, Project Engineering, Energy, Chemical Engineering, Oil, Oil&gas, Teamwork, Lng, Problem Solving, Petroleum Engineering.
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