Merve Filinta

Head of Talent Management & Talent Acquisition MEA

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

Specialties: Search & Selection, Executive Search, Assessment Tools, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Recruitment, Development Center. In her career, Merve has accumulated wide experience in Executive Search and Selection, Executive Talent Review, Mass Recruitment, Leadership Development and Executive Coaching Projects and Management Assessment. Merve has served many clients and gained broad experience specifically in Pharmaceutical/Healthcare, Wines & Spirits, Luxury /Industrial Goods, Retail, FMCG, Telecommunication, Automotive, Banking/Finance and Education sectors. Merve gained extensive knowledge and hands-on experience about executive search, assessment tools, Assessment/Development Centers, Organizational Development and Benchmark Studies. Merve Filinta, has a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Koc University. She is fluent in English and a native speaker of Turkish.

Experience

  • Head of Talent Management & Talent Acquisition MEA at Stellantis Middle East & Africa
    Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • MEA Region Talent Manager at Stellantis
    Jul 2022 - Apr 2026 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    • In charge of implementing talent management strategies within MEA Region • Responsible from cross-functional team leadership, directing talent, talent development, organizational leadership • Building and reviewing the process for sustainable talent agenda

  • Odgers Berndtson (10 yrs 9 mos)
    • Engagement Manager
      Feb 2020 - Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      • Was responsible from Executive Talent Relationship and Stakeholder Management • Identified, developed, and implemented innovative sourcing strategies • Worked mainly in establishing teams from scratch (C level and Mid-Level Manager) • Conducted Digital Hiring Experience Design & KPI Management • Assessment & Development and Succession Planning • Managed and led the team for mass recruitment projects (for almost 30 roles at the same time) • Took active role in hiring Non-Executive Board Members for different sectors. • Conducted Talent Mapping projects for global companies.

    • Senior Executive Search Consultant
      May 2017 - Feb 2020 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    • Human Resources Consultant
      Jun 2011 - May 2017 · 6 yrs

      • Was responsible from search and selection assignments of middle and top management levels for multinational and local companies • Conducted competency-based interviews, skilful evaluation, assessment and selection of candidates

  • Human Resources Researcher at Profil International & Odgers Berndston
    Aug 2008 - Jun 2011 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    - Searched extensive database, the websites, headhunting, and networking with candidates