Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye
I am a Leader with 25+ years of experience driving Corporate Strategy, Business Growth, and Strategic Human Resources across B2B and B2C organizations. I partner with CEOs, Boards, and Private Equity Investors to scale businesses, lead transformation programs, and deliver sustainable growth in complex environments including Automotive, Automotive Retail, Safety & Technology Services, Facility Management, Outsourcing, Pharmaceuticals, Travel Technology, E-Commerce, and Subscription-Based Models. Corporate Strategy & Growth (CGO) – I design and implement strategic plans, OKR/KPI frameworks, and growth roadmaps across multi-company and holding structures. Expertise includes B2B/B2C subscription services, sales force effectiveness, profit & loss management, mergers & acquisitions, due diligence, startups, valuation, exit strategies, and investor relations. Strategic HR Leadership (CHRO) – I build people and culture organizations aligned with business strategy, covering organizational design (OD), talent management, succession planning, leadership development, high-volume recruitment, performance management, compensation & benefits (C&B), union & industrial relations, and cultural transformation. I have led HR and OD in holding companies, automotive, pharmaceutical, security, facility management, travel tech, and digital platforms, positioning HR as a strategic business partner. Business Transformation & CEO Office – As CGO, Deputy General Manager, or CEO Office Leader, I coordinate cross-functional programs across Product, Sales, Operations, Finance, and HR. I drive digital transformation, business model redesign, ERP/HRIS/ATS implementations, HR analytics, Power BI dashboards, RPA & process automation, and operational excellence, enabling data-driven decision-making. I founded and led Waterwell, a B2B/B2C subscription startup, gaining hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, direct sales, after-sales leadership, financial planning, and customer base exit. Industries: Automotive & Mobility, Safety & Technology-Assisted Services, Facility Management & Outsourcing, Pharmaceuticals & Regulated Sectors, Travel Technology, E-Commerce, Digital Marketplaces. Comfortable in Private Equity-Backed, Family-Owned, Publicly Traded, and Entrepreneurial environments. Open to C-Level & Senior Roles: Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Growth Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief of Staff / Head of CEO Office, Equivalent roles in Global Companies, Multi-Sector Holdings, Private Equity-Backed, Technology, AI, and Subscription-Based Organizations.
Reporting directly to the Chairman of the Board (Owner) and Holding CEO. RS Holding is a multi‑company investment and services group in automotive services, insurance, assistance and technology, with 17 brands and 1,000+ employees serving B2B and B2C markets. Strategy, Growth & Business: Lead group strategy, long‑term growth planning and revenue management with CEO and Board | Design and execute strategic roadmaps with portfolio CEOs/GMs | Develop new business models, partnerships and revenue streams across B2B/B2C ecosystems | Support M&A evaluations, investment analysis and projections | Drive market expansion and strategic growth initiatives. CEO Office & Board Governance: Lead CEO Office, coordinating cross‑company initiatives and alignment of decisions, OKRs and priorities | Liaison between executive teams, portfolio CEOs and shareholders | Prepare and present board‑level strategy decks and decision frameworks | Monitor execution of board decisions and transformation programs | Lead cross‑functional “tiger teams” for high‑priority projects. Data‑Driven Management: Design and implement group‑wide Power BI dashboards integrating operational, financial, sales and customer OKR/KPIs | Build data‑driven management infrastructure with real‑time visibility | Lead AI, automation and advanced analytics initiatives to improve decision‑making and performance. Operational Excellence & Scalable Operations: Lead operational excellence focused on process optimization, governance and cost efficiency | Implement performance and goal‑based management systems | Enable scalable operating structures across multiple business units. Leadership, Organizational Transformation & Culture: Design and implement leadership development, succession and performance systems | Lead organizational design, leadership capability and talent strategy | Strengthen organizational capability and leadership alignment across subsidiaries.
Strategy & Transformation Advisor | Corporate Strategy & Growth Consultant | CEO Office & Chief of Staff Partner | CHRO-Level HR & People Strategy Consultant | Organizational Design & Business Transformation Specialist | Data-Driven Operations & Performance Management Advisor Corporate Strategy Business Growth Strategy CEO Office Leadership Strategic Planning Business Transformation M&A Strategy & Investment Analysis Market Expansion Strategy Executive Leadership Board & Investor Communication Organizational Transformation Strategic Human Resources Leadership Leadership Development & Succession Planning Operational Excellence Digital Transformation AI & Data-Driven Decision Making Power BI & Executive Analytics Dashboards Cross-Functional Leadership Multi-Company Ecosystem Management B2B & B2C Business Models Automotive, Insurance, Assistance & Technology Services
Market Entry Strategy | Competitive Analysis | Pricing Strategy | Go-to-Market Strategy | International Business Development Market Entry Strategy & Business Expansion • Advised international companies entering the Turkish market • Designed market entry strategies and go-to-market models • Developed pricing strategies for new market launches Market Research & Competitive Analysis • Conducted industry research and competitive landscape analysis • Identified market opportunities and growth strategies • Provided strategic insights for executive decision-making Business Model Localization • Adapted global business models to Turkish market dynamics • Supported companies in local market positioning and commercial strategy Skills Market Entry Strategy Competitive Analysis Pricing Strategy Go-to-Market Strategy Business Strategy Market Research International Market Expansion
Corporate Governance Leadership | Executive Operations | Cross-Functional Business Management | Security & Technology Services | B2B Services Operations | Organizational Alignment | Operational Excellence Reporting directly to General Manager Tepe Savunma is one of Türkiye’s largest security and technology-enabled safety services companies, operating nationwide within the Bilkent Holding services ecosystem. The company delivers integrated security operations, risk management, and safety services to large corporate clients across multiple industries, employing thousands of field personnel nationwide. In this role, I served as Deputy General Manager responsible for Corporate Governance and Executive Operations, supporting the General Manager in coordinating strategic initiatives and cross-functional leadership across critical business units. Corporate Governance & Executive Leadership: • Strengthened corporate governance frameworks, policies, and operational oversight within a large-scale security services organization • Supported executive leadership in strategic decision-making, organizational alignment, and business coordination • Developed corporate policies, governance models, and operational procedures supporting scalable business growth Cross-Functional Business Management: • Coordinated leadership across Training, Sales & Marketing, IT, Legal, Quality, and Operations departments • Ensured alignment of strategic priorities across operational and support functions • Led initiatives improving organizational effectiveness and operational integration Operational Excellence & Strategic Programs: • Supported development and implementation of strategic business initiatives and transformation projects • Strengthened inter-department collaboration and leadership communication • Contributed to building a more structured, scalable and performance-driven management environment
Tepe Servis | Tepe Savunma | Tepe Güvenlik | BCC & Limon Catering | Adonis Endüstriyel Temizlik | Tepe İSG & Kart | Bil Sigorta | Sports International Strategic HR Leadership | Large-Scale Workforce Management | Organizational Development | Talent Strategy | Digital Transformation & Analytics | B2B Services & Outsourcing Reporting directly to Group CFO & Chairman of the Board. Strategic HR Leadership & Organizational Development: • Led group-wide HR strategy across 10 Bilkent Holding companies • Managed a 110-person HR team (talent acquisition, HR operations, payroll, benefits, employee relations, policy) • HR Business Partner to CEOs, GMs and Board-level leadership • Designed OD strategies, org design frameworks and leadership development programs • Strengthened organizational capability, leadership alignment and workforce scalability Talent Strategy & Large-Scale Workforce Management: • Designed large-scale recruitment systems for 30,000+ field employees across 81 cities • Built strategic workforce planning models to support operational growth • Implemented talent management, succession planning and leadership pipeline frameworks • Introduced modern recruitment tech, RPO models and assessment centers • Strengthened talent pipelines, retention and internal leadership development Performance, Compensation & HR Analytics: • Designed and implemented performance management and KPI frameworks (MBO / OKR) • Developed compensation, incentive and payroll structures aligned with operational performance • Built HR analytics dashboards (headcount, turnover, productivity, workforce metrics) • Embedded data-driven HR practices supporting executive decision-making Digital HR Transformation & Process Optimization: • Implemented RPA and digital HR solutions to improve efficiency • Rolled out HRIS, employee self-service and automated HR reporting • Led digital transformation to improve speed, accuracy & scalability • Established reporting dashboards and analytics frameworks
Tepe Corporate Services is part of Bilkent Holding, operating across facility management, security services, catering, outsourcing and insurance brokerage through a large-scale B2B services ecosystem. The group manages nationwide field operations across 81 cities in Türkiye with more than 30,000 employees, delivering integrated services to corporate clients across multiple industries. In this role, I led strategic human resources management and organizational development across 10 group companies, while also serving in an executive role responsible for corporate governance and cross-functional leadership within one of the group’s largest subsidiaries. Skills Strategic Human Resources Leadership Large-Scale Workforce Management Organizational Development HR Transformation Talent Management & Succession Planning HR Business Partnering Leadership Development Workforce Planning Performance Management Systems Corporate Governance Executive Operations Leadership HR Analytics & Data-Driven HR Digital HR Transformation Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Employee Relations