Yelda T.

#Leader #HR #Talent #Ex-LinkedIn

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

Welcome to my profile! My story begins across different countries and cultures — places that taught me curiosity, openness, and the beauty of human connection. Today, as a mother and a Human Resources/Sales professional, I carry those lessons into everything I do. I’m passionate about helping organizations and leaders grow by connecting people, purpose and performance. Over the past 20 years, I’ve worked across Human Resources, Talent & Leadership Development, Sales Leadership, and Client Management — leading high-performing teams and building programs that help people discover their potential. Let’s connect, collaborate, and create value through leadership, culture, and the power of human potential.

Experience

  • Deputy General Manager Human Resources at Zorlu Holding
    Oct 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Leading the HR functions such as Talent Management, Leadership Development, Succession Planning, Training & Development, Zorlu Academy and Employer Branding functions for Zorlu Group. With global production and service capabilities and an ecosystem of 80,000 people, including nearly 30,000 colleagues, suppliers, dealers and business partners, Zorlu Group is one of Turkey‘s leading companies. Zorlu Group is engaged in the industries of: Textiles, Consumer Electronics and Household Appliances, Energy, Real Estate and Mining-Metallurgy businesses.

  • LinkedIn (8 yrs 1 mo)
    • Head of SMB & Mid Market Turkey & South Eastern Europe (Emerging Markets EEM)
      Apr 2018 - Jan 2024 · 5 yrs 10 mos

      Leading a Hybrid Corporate Sales Team of Superstars who are responsible for the Region Turkey & South Eastern Europe (Malta, Greece & Cyprus) in the SMB & Midmarket Segment for LinkedIn Talent Solutions, Learning & Glint.

    • Enterprise Account Director Turkey, Israel & South Eastern Europe (Growth Markets)
      Jan 2016 - Mar 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Responsible for large enterprise, top accounts of LinkedIn Talent Solutions in Turkey, Israel & South Eastern Europe (Greece, Malta & Cyprus)/Growth Markets. I engage, help further develop and consult the largest and most forward thinking companies in their talent acquisition, recruitment and employer branding strategy.

  • Executive Search Director Turkey at Adecco Group
    Apr 2014 - Dec 2015 · 1 yr 9 mos

    The Adecco Group is the world’s leading provider of HR solutions with more than 32,000 employees and around 5,100 branches in over 60 countries around the world. Leading and Developing the Executive Search Team in Turkey. Role included Business Development, Sales, New Client Acquisition and Key Account Management as well as the HR Consulting, Execution of Executive Search/ Recruitment Projects, Team Management Member of Senior Management Team

  • Director Global Accounts at Catenon Worldwide Executive Search
    Oct 2010 - Apr 2014 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    Catenon is a listed multinational technology-based company, specialising in the global search of professionals which operates under the web2 model. Started at Catenon Worldwide Executive Search as Area Manager Turkey, with a Promotion in 2012 continued as Busines Unit Director until 2013. In 2014 the role changed into Director Global Accounts. • National and International Business Development • Global & Key Account Management • Leading and Execution of Executive Search Recruitment Projects • Human Resources Consulting • International Talent Acquisition • International Team Management (based in different locations) including Training and Coaching • Budgeting

  • Head of Human Resources, Training and Total Quality at MAPFRE
    Apr 2008 - Sep 2010 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    MAPFRE is a leading multinational insurance company with over 38.000 employees. Start-up, Development and Managing of Human Resources, Training and Total Quality Department of 2 companies.