Experience

Ajinomoto Türkiye

• Türkiye
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Apr 2023 - Present

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  Responsible for leading and developing performance reporting and management of the business planning process, treasury management, tax and risk management, internal controls, accounting, IT and digitalization of Bizim Mutfak and Kemal Kükrer businesses (Manufacturing, sales&marketing business, 4 factories, 11 food categories including powder products, vinegar, sauces, pickles and beverages)  Led the legal merger of three Ajinomoto companies - Örgen Gıda (acquired from Yıldız Holding)… Show more Responsible for leading and developing performance reporting and management of the business planning process, treasury management, tax and risk management, internal controls, accounting, IT and digitalization of Bizim Mutfak and Kemal Kükrer businesses (Manufacturing, sales&marketing business, 4 factories, 11 food categories including powder products, vinegar, sauces, pickles and beverages)  Led the legal merger of three Ajinomoto companies - Örgen Gıda (acquired from Yıldız Holding) and Kemal Kükrer (acquired from Gülel family) and Ajinomoto Istanbul into one Ajinomoto legal entity.  Led the pre- and post-integration and change management processes including the unification and re-design of the organization, processes, information systems and governance systems for the merged structure as well as culture change initiatives.  Initiated and led a large IT Transformation Project, which involves of two SAP implementations, carve-out from Yıldız Holding and the establishment of new infrastructure on a single and independent platform with a record-breaking timeline and without business interruption.  Awarded “2018 Ajinomoto Global Finance and Accounting General Manager Award” with the Integration Project.  Coordinated the company digitalization roadmap and led operational excellence, eco-system and business transformation DX projects.



Eczacıbaşı Baxter Hastane Ürünleri San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Dec 2012 - Mar 2016

  Responsible for leading and developing performance reporting and management of the business planning process, treasury management, tax and risk management, internal controls and accounting operations of hospital/bioscience/renal businesses (JV: 370 million TL manufacturing and sales &distribution business) and renal clinics (RTS: 40 million TL business with 16 clinics).  Reorganised the Finance and Accounting organisation to integrate Eczacıbaşı-Baxter and RTS processes for a more… Show more Responsible for leading and developing performance reporting and management of the business planning process, treasury management, tax and risk management, internal controls and accounting operations of hospital/bioscience/renal businesses (JV: 370 million TL manufacturing and sales &distribution business) and renal clinics (RTS: 40 million TL business with 16 clinics).  Reorganised the Finance and Accounting organisation to integrate Eczacıbaşı-Baxter and RTS processes for a more efficient structure with a 25% reduction in headcount and for a more effective business partnership concept to better serve the business units and other stakeholders.  Streamlined the processes by eliminating redundant mechanisms and duplications, combining multiple processes in single service providers and launching IT and process improvement projects.  Working on transforming the business model in a previously successful organisation that now faces profitability and cash flow challenges due to changes in regulations and the market. Show less Responsible for leading and developing performance reporting and management of the business planning process, treasury management, tax and risk management, internal controls and accounting operations of hospital/bioscience/renal businesses (JV: 370 million TL manufacturing and sales &distribution business) and renal clinics (RTS: 40 million TL business with 16 clinics).  Reorganised the Finance and Accounting organisation to integrate Eczacıbaşı-Baxter and RTS processes for a more… Show more Responsible for leading and developing performance reporting and management of the business planning process, treasury management, tax and risk management, internal controls and accounting operations of hospital/bioscience/renal businesses (JV: 370 million TL manufacturing and sales &distribution business) and renal clinics (RTS: 40 million TL business with 16 clinics).  Reorganised the Finance and Accounting organisation to integrate Eczacıbaşı-Baxter and RTS processes for a more efficient structure with a 25% reduction in headcount and for a more effective business partnership concept to better serve the business units and other stakeholders.  Streamlined the processes by eliminating redundant mechanisms and duplications, combining multiple processes in single service providers and launching IT and process improvement projects.  Working on transforming the business model in a previously successful organisation that now faces profitability and cash flow challenges due to changes in regulations and the market. Show less



Mars Cinema Group

• Entertainment
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Oct 2011 - Sep 2012

  Responsible for leading and developing financial profession, performance reporting and management of the business planning process, treasury management, tax management and risk management, accounting operations, legal affairs and procurement functions of cinema (Cinemaximum: a 300 million TL business with 60 locations) and gym (MAC: a 40 million TL business with 5 locations) businesses, which consist of four legal entities, one of which is a public company.  Reorganised and… Show more Responsible for leading and developing financial profession, performance reporting and management of the business planning process, treasury management, tax management and risk management, accounting operations, legal affairs and procurement functions of cinema (Cinemaximum: a 300 million TL business with 60 locations) and gym (MAC: a 40 million TL business with 5 locations) businesses, which consist of four legal entities, one of which is a public company.  Reorganised and strengthened the CFO organization including the integration of Mars and AFM companies following the merger approval of Competition Board.  Signed a USD 150 million loan agreement with İş Bankası, which includes the acquisition finance of AFM and capex funds for growth plans of the cinema business.  Worked on the merger of Mars and AFM, of which the process includes an acquisition, tender calls, valuations, legal merger, listing and delisting of companies.  Rebuilt the procurement function with organization, processes and systems to meet the fast growth needs of cinema and gym chains. Show less Responsible for leading and developing financial profession, performance reporting and management of the business planning process, treasury management, tax management and risk management, accounting operations, legal affairs and procurement functions of cinema (Cinemaximum: a 300 million TL business with 60 locations) and gym (MAC: a 40 million TL business with 5 locations) businesses, which consist of four legal entities, one of which is a public company.  Reorganised and… Show more Responsible for leading and developing financial profession, performance reporting and management of the business planning process, treasury management, tax management and risk management, accounting operations, legal affairs and procurement functions of cinema (Cinemaximum: a 300 million TL business with 60 locations) and gym (MAC: a 40 million TL business with 5 locations) businesses, which consist of four legal entities, one of which is a public company.  Reorganised and strengthened the CFO organization including the integration of Mars and AFM companies following the merger approval of Competition Board.  Signed a USD 150 million loan agreement with İş Bankası, which includes the acquisition finance of AFM and capex funds for growth plans of the cinema business.  Worked on the merger of Mars and AFM, of which the process includes an acquisition, tender calls, valuations, legal merger, listing and delisting of companies.  Rebuilt the procurement function with organization, processes and systems to meet the fast growth needs of cinema and gym chains. Show less



Schindler Group

• Switzerland
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Existing Installations Director - Management Team Member

  • Apr 2010 - Oct 2011

  Led the EI (Existing installations) business consisting of maintenance, repair and modernisation operations with a team of 10 direct reports, 100 technicians and 7 regions. Responsible for business strategy formulation, planning and implementation of the plans, delivery of product and services, EI business line growth, efficiency, profitability, developing people and customer/employee satisfaction.

• Chief Financial Officer-SE Europe & Turkey /Management Team Member

  • Jan 2006 - Apr 2010

  Responsible for leading and developing financial profession, performance reporting and management of the business planning process, treasury management, tax management, internal controls and risk management, accounting operations, legal affairs and IT. Led international projects and provided business support to SE European operating companies and worked in acquisition and greenfield projects.



University of Washington Foster School of Business Executive Education

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• TMP Student

  • 2003 - 2004



UNO UNLU MAMULLER

• General Manager and Chief Financial Officer

  • Feb 2000 - May 2003

  Acting General Manager: Managed a 22 mio (2002) manufacturing and sales & distribution business during the economic crisis and closed 2001 and 2002 with positive operating income and no additional financing need. Accounting and Finance Director Responsible for accounting, treasury, budget/financial control, IT, personnel and administration. Turnaround operation, re-design and re-organisation of accounting and finance function. Led an information systems renewal project and strategic… Show more Acting General Manager: Managed a 22 mio (2002) manufacturing and sales & distribution business during the economic crisis and closed 2001 and 2002 with positive operating income and no additional financing need. Accounting and Finance Director Responsible for accounting, treasury, budget/financial control, IT, personnel and administration. Turnaround operation, re-design and re-organisation of accounting and finance function. Led an information systems renewal project and strategic alliance projects. Also led the due diligence process and transfer of the company to a new shareholder. Show less Acting General Manager: Managed a 22 mio (2002) manufacturing and sales & distribution business during the economic crisis and closed 2001 and 2002 with positive operating income and no additional financing need. Accounting and Finance Director Responsible for accounting, treasury, budget/financial control, IT, personnel and administration. Turnaround operation, re-design and re-organisation of accounting and finance function. Led an information systems renewal project and strategic… Show more Acting General Manager: Managed a 22 mio (2002) manufacturing and sales & distribution business during the economic crisis and closed 2001 and 2002 with positive operating income and no additional financing need. Accounting and Finance Director Responsible for accounting, treasury, budget/financial control, IT, personnel and administration. Turnaround operation, re-design and re-organisation of accounting and finance function. Led an information systems renewal project and strategic alliance projects. Also led the due diligence process and transfer of the company to a new shareholder. Show less



Unilever

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Category Accountant

  • Nov 1998 - Jul 1999

  Commercial Member of Home Care and Personal Care responsible for the business planning process from strategic assessment to detailed operating plans and category reporting. Also led the departmental implementation of SAP modules for a full performance reporting and worked in change management and business process redesign projects. Commercial Member of Home Care and Personal Care responsible for the business planning process from strategic assessment to detailed operating plans and category reporting. Also led the departmental implementation of SAP modules for a full performance reporting and worked in change management and business process redesign projects.



UNILEVER PLC; London

• Group Financial Accountant- European Desk

  • Oct 1996 - Nov 1998

  Led the collection and analysis of the quarterly and yearly financial returns of European countries, heading the European desk. Trained the Commercial and Financial Departments of Unilever-Russia in the Commercial Management and Inflation Accounting issues in hyperinflationary environments. Worked in the Specialty Chemicals Disposal team, being responsible for the disposed businesses in Europe. (World-wide proceeds of the disposal to ICI= USD 8 billion) Led the collection and analysis of the quarterly and yearly financial returns of European countries, heading the European desk. Trained the Commercial and Financial Departments of Unilever-Russia in the Commercial Management and Inflation Accounting issues in hyperinflationary environments. Worked in the Specialty Chemicals Disposal team, being responsible for the disposed businesses in Europe. (World-wide proceeds of the disposal to ICI= USD 8 billion)



Unilever

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Management Accountant

  • Jun 1993 - Sep 1996

  Responsible for leading management accounting activities (Costing, Budget and Planning, Reporting) of the Oil and Dairy Foods business. (Turnover GBP 220 million). Also led the SAP implementation CO module. Responsible for leading management accounting activities (Costing, Budget and Planning, Reporting) of the Oil and Dairy Foods business. (Turnover GBP 220 million). Also led the SAP implementation CO module.



PHILIP MORRIS ISTANBUL

• Finance Manager

  • Aug 1991 - Jun 1993

  Responsible for establishing the Duty Free Company of Philip Morris-Turkey as a legal entity, setting up management and financial accounting systems and leading financial profession. Responsible for establishing the Duty Free Company of Philip Morris-Turkey as a legal entity, setting up management and financial accounting systems and leading financial profession.



UNILEVER ISTANBUL

• Reporting Manager

  • Jan 1990 - Aug 1991

  Responsible for the generation and reporting of management results of Foods Group. Responsible for the generation and reporting of management results of Foods Group.