Durul Selçuk

Global HR & Transformation Executive | Organizational Change | M&A | Talent & Culture | Former CHRO / HR Director

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

I am a senior HR executive with over 25 years of experience helping organizations transform their business through people, culture, and leadership. Throughout my career, I have worked across banking, manufacturing, and multinational environments, leading HR functions at both local and global levels. I have managed HR operations across 13 countries and partnered closely with CEOs and executive teams to drive organizational transformation, post-M&A integration, and performance-driven cultures. My focus has always been simple: aligning people strategy with business outcomes. I bring a combination of strategic perspective and hands-on execution in areas such as: • Organizational design and transformation • Talent and leadership development • Performance and reward systems • Culture and engagement • HR integration in M&A environments More recently, I have been focusing on supporting organizations navigating change, growth, and transformation. I am open to leadership roles, advisory opportunities, and transformation projects where I can contribute with my experience and perspective

Experience

  • Director Human Resources at Esas Holding
    Jan 2022 - May 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    Directly reporting to CEO, responsible for all Human Resources Functions

  • Global Human Resources Manager at Orhan Holding
    Jun 2018 - Dec 2021 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    Responsible for development and deployment of global human resources policies and practices in 13 countries including Turkey, Korea, China, India, Russia, Slovakia, Romania, France, Spain, Morocco, UK, US and Mexico.

  • Executive Vice President Human Resources at Alternatif Bank
    Oct 2016 - May 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Directly reporting to CEO, responsible for all Human Resources Functions in Alternatifbank and its affiliates. As a member of Executive Committee, responsible for overall Bank’s strategy and KPI’s

  • Department Head Human Resources at Burgan Bank Türkiye
    May 2013 - Oct 2016 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Responsible for Human Resources Functions including recruitment, talent management, succession planning, performance management, employee retention, organizational development, labor law related issues

  • Vice President Human Resources at Citi
    Sep 2003 - Apr 2013 · 9 yrs 8 mos

    Responsible for Compensation & Benefits and employee relations functions including base salary management, bonus plans, sales commissions, equity compensation, side benefits, payroll and personnel admin., HR budget and reporting, labor law and regulatory issues. For two years between HR 2008 and 2010 as a Senior HR Generalist responsible for talent management, succession planning, performance management, employee satisfaction, organizational development.