Ebru Esmen Mete

Partner at Stanton Chase; Executive Recruiter, Leadership Consultant and Trusted Advisor

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

About

Empowering people to grow and realize their dreams Versatile expertise in both corporate HR and management consulting, providing services in "Executive Search", "Leadership and Talent Assessment", Organizational Structuring"

Experience

  • Partner at Stanton Chase: Executive Search & Leadership Consultants
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Partner at Amrop Türkiye
    Jul 2021 - Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    For the initial 1.5 years, the entire team operated under Boyden, before transitioning to Amrop. During this period, consulting services were delivered under the Boyden brand.

  • Senior Consultant at Elemental Value
    Apr 2021 - Apr 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Doğuş Grubu (13 yrs 4 mos)
    • Chief Human Resources Officer / EVP
      Jan 2012 - Jul 2019 · 7 yrs 7 mos

      - Reported directly to Chairman of the Board and Group CEO - Leader of Group HR functions in development and execution of people management strategies. - Converted HR department of Holding Company to an in-house HR consultancy firm and played an instrumental role for all Group companies in their people management, organizational strategies and decision-making related topics. - Responsible for Group Wide re-organization, defined and implemented organizational structure needs of multi-regional new companies and stakeholders by selecting C-level executives, implementing HR systems and integrating people strategies through Group vision during expansion period. - Managed organizational re-structuring to achieve operational goals by executing cost optimization processes, HR audit, outplacement, layoffs, closures within the Group during downsizing period - Initiated Group HR digital transformation led by increased number of companies during business growth and geographic expansion period. - Developed and led “Women Mentorship Program” across the Group to increase the number of women in decision-making roles and to ensure their career development. - Led Group basis HR organizational development projects, culture and people management strategies - HR integration processes of new investments / acquisitions across different sectors such as consumer services, F&B, marinas, technology, real estate and e-marketing - Deep experience in executive level recruitment, grading, incentive programs, HR budgeting, resources allocation, staff rotation and career planning programs - Leading financial and people resources allocation within Group companies with a mobility perspective, outplacement and talent management initiatives - Strategic optimization of HR policies, expansion and downsizing across different disciplines & sectors like media, construction, tourism, retail, health and entertainment

    • Head of HR
      Jan 2007 - Dec 2011 · 5 yrs

      - Direct report to Group CEO - Key areas of responsibilities; leading and implementing Human Resources strategies such as performance management, compensation and benefits system, recruitment, training and development, payroll - Managing a team consist of 10+ HR professionals

    • Assistant HR Manager
      Apr 2006 - Dec 2007 · 1 yr 9 mos

      - Responsibility in key HR functions of the Company

  • Consultant at Profil International
    2003 - 2006 · 3 yrs

    - HR consultancy to various local and international companies - Key sector coverage; telecommunication, FMCG, finance, technology and banking