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Strategic Planning | Business Development & Growth | CAPEX Project Development & Execution at YILDIRIM GROUP
Location: Istanbul, Türkiye, Turkey 8 work roles 4 schools
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Gökçe Koşvar is listed as Strategic Planning | Business Development & Growth | CAPEX Project Development & Execution at YILDIRIM GROUP, based in Istanbul, Türkiye, Turkey. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Gökçe Koşvar.

Gökçe Koşvar previously worked as Group Strategy Director at Yildirim Group and Senior Strategy, Business & Project Development Manager at Tekfen Holding. Gökçe Koşvar holds B.Sc., Chemical Engineering from Boğaziçi University.

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"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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YILDIRIM GROUP
Yildirim Group
Strategic Planning | Business Development & Growth | CAPEX Project Development & Execution
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Group Strategy Director

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İstanbul, Türkiye

  • Task: 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.
  • 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.
  • Defined long-term strategic goals and corporate business KPIs.
Jan 2023 - Present

Senior Strategy, Business & Project Development Manager

Istanbul, Turkey

  • Task: 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.
  • 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.
  • Completed prequalification processes with technology providers in renewable energy business lines.
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022

Senior Project Development Manager

Istanbul, Turkey

  • Task: 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.
  • 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.
Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

Project Manager

Istanbul, Turkey

  • Task: 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.
  • 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 /.
  • 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.
Apr 2013 - Jan 2017

Project Engineering Coordinator

Istanbul, Turkey

  • Task: 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
Aug 2010 - Apr 2013

Senior Project Engineer

Reading, England, United Kingdom

  • Task: 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.
  • 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.
Mar 2010 - Aug 2010

Project Engineer

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

  • Task: 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..
  • 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.
  • 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.
Mar 2006 - Mar 2010

Quality Systems Engineer

Istanbul, Turkey

  • Task: 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.
Sep 2005 - Mar 2006
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Gökçe Koşvar works for YILDIRIM GROUP.

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Gökçe Koşvar is listed as Strategic Planning | Business Development & Growth | CAPEX Project Development & Execution at YILDIRIM GROUP.

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Gökçe Koşvar is based in Istanbul, Türkiye, Turkey while working with YILDIRIM GROUP.

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Gökçe Koşvar has worked for Yildirim Group, Tekfen Holding, Tekfen Engineering, Amec Foster Wheeler, and Abdi Ibrahim Pharmaceuticals.

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Gökçe Koşvar holds B.Sc., Chemical Engineering from Boğaziçi University.

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Gökçe Koşvar is listed with skills including Epc, Refinery, P&Id, Project Engineering, Energy, Chemical Engineering, Oil, and Oil&Gas.

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