Futurist, technology and AI evangelist, renowned public speaker, geopolitical risk and value chain expert. He holds positions as a board member, adjunct professor, lecturer, CPO, researcher, and multilingual thought leader. As a trusted advisor, thought-leading supply chain practitioner, and published author (100+ publications), he has over 20 years of success working with CEOs, CSCOs, CPOs, CIOs, and other C-level executives, investors, and stakeholders. Koray specializes in global risk management, geopolitics, value chain strategies, and advanced technologies. He excels in designing disruptive scalable business frameworks, advanced technology strategies, risk and governance processes, and deploying full-scale transformation projects to drive efficiencies through advanced technology and AI. He works with Technology Firms, Corporations, Venture Capital and Private Equity Firms, Consulting and Research Organizations, and Events and Conferences to maximize their impact and reach, effectiveness, and efficiencies through actionable insights, customized strategies, and (re-)prioritization of activities to elevate their organization sustainably.His industry expertise spans wide areas such as automotive, pharma, life sciences, IT, electronics, and FMCG. He is an active member of the Forbes Technology Council and a Board Member of the Slave-Free Alliance part of Hope for Justice - the leading global Anti-Modern-Slavery NGO.Koray is frequently quoted and publishes thought-leading articles in renowned publications such as The New York Times, The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Associated Press (AP), The Washington Post, Bloomberg, Reuters, exame., Financial Management Magazine, ABC News, and other outlets. He has also appeared as a guest speaker on television news channels like Bloomberg, CNBC and Channel News Asia (CNA). Additionally, Koray is a participating member of the NATO 2030: NATO-Private Sector Dialogues, facilitated by GLOBSEC.Specialties: Digitization, Risk Management, Global Procurement Strategies, Supply Chain Management, Transformation and Change Expert, Value Chain Management, International Project Management, Business Process Re-engineering, Digital Transformation, Sustainability Initiatives, Contract Negotiations, Financial Analysis, Sustainability Management, Energy Procurement, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Supplier Relationship ManagementAlways keeping an open mind for new challenges and career opportunities.
Listed skills include Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Global Sourcing, and 46 others.