Elif Ozturk Benveniste

CEO | Internationalization / Strategic Planning / Project Management / Quality Assurance

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

With more than 15 years of international experience, I have played a pivotal role in preparing, designing and negotiating cross-border agreements, contractual frameworks, and collaborative initiatives for both public institutions and private sector companies. Throughout my career, I have been instrumental in cultivating long-term strategic partnerships and overseeing complex, multi-stakeholder projects that demanded robust strategic insight and disciplined project management. My professional background encompasses developing comprehensive strategic plans, advanced reporting processes, and coordinating audit cycles involving a wide range of domestic and international third-party auditors. These responsibilities have empowered me to operate effectively in mid- to senior-level roles while consistently ensuring regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and high-quality outcomes across all project stages. Having traveled to around 30 countries and visited universities, hospitals, NGOs, companies, R&D centers, and international exhibitions/trade fairs for business engagements, I have established a strong global network and cultivated refined intercultural communication skills that significantly enhance my ability to perform in diverse international environments.

Experience

  • KRECONSTECH ArGe Eğitim Danışmanlık San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti. (Full-time · 3 yrs)
    • General Manager
      Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

      Strategic, financial, and operational leadership for the company. By driving the growth of cutting-edge technology solutions, scaling R&D capabilities, expanding international market presence, and fostering a culture of high-performance innovation.

    • Deputy General Manager
      Aug 2023 - Jun 2026 · 2 yrs 11 mos

      Developing and implementing strategic plans, Conducting effective budget and cost management, Managing crisis situations and implementing effective solutions, Monitoring networks and improving collaborations, Driving international sales and performance.

  • Chief Executive Officer at KRECONS Co.
    Jan 2023 - Dec 2025 · 3 yrs

    I will be providing international trade, organisational consultancy and management solutions.

  • Strategy and Quality Director at Fenerbahçe Üniversitesi
    Jan 2024 - Feb 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Quality Management System Documentation and Reporting Rankings Strategic Planning Risk Management Quality Assurance

  • Deputy General Manager at IŞIKSAN AUTOMOTIVE
    Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr

  • Head of International Relations Office at Kapadokya Üniversitesi
    Jul 2017 - Aug 2021 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    Institutional Coordinator of Exchange Programmes