Didem Akın-Karabuda

Senior Corporate Social Responsibility Manager Visa / Ex- Akıllı KOBİ Steering Committee Member

Türkiye

About

As a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in social impact and corporate communications, I have been a dedicated team player for the past 11 years, committed to developing and implementing impactful social impact initiatives. My focus is on addressing the real needs and requirements of societies to deliver measurable results, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Core Competencies: • Social impact program design, development and execution • Storyteller with a talent for crafting compelling narratives that effectively communicate and amplify the impact of the social impact initiatives, driving engagement and support. • High-level external stakeholder engagement • Cross-functional collaboration with an ability to comprehend overarching concepts and use this understanding to disseminate knowledge across various functions • Strong history of developing relationships with media and stakeholders • Engage and mobilize internal stakeholders towards social and volunteering initiatives.

Experience

  • Visa (Full-time · 12 yrs)
    • Senior Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
      Apr 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

    • CSR and Reputation Manager
      Jul 2014 - Apr 2022 · 7 yrs 10 mos

  • Senior Reputation Manager at Visa Europe
    Sep 2011 - Oct 2012 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Works as a Reputation Management Consultant. Responsibility areas include PR, CSR and Public Affairs.

  • Corporate Communications Director at ERGO Turkey
    Aug 2009 - Nov 2010 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • CSR and Communications Project Manager at Visa
    Dec 2007 - Aug 2009 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Corporate Communications Director at Bahcesehir University
    Dec 2005 - Sep 2007 · 1 yr 10 mos