The entrepreneurship journey is sometimes riddled with hardships and uncertainties, yet it is during these difficult moments that the genuine essence of leadership shines clearest. In Turkey, leadership speakers are rising to inspire and drive people to achieve greatness. In this article, we offer Turkey's top five leadership speakers, whose engaging tales and visionary viewpoints are influencing the country's future leadership. These speakers' thought-provoking talks and relentless commitment to excellence provide vital lessons in perseverance, determination, and achievement.
1) Anil Erkan
Anil Erkan is a founder of Paramita Partners and a trusted professional in developing global leading executives. He is a certified Gestalt coach with over 25 years of corporate experience in various sectors and roles. He has coached executives from top companies such as Google, American Express, BP, Mars, and AT&T. He has also been involved in leadership programs and cultural change projects for organizations and associations. He has a strong background in internal audit and risk management, having worked at Arthur Andersen, PwC, Citibank, and Mazars. He holds an Executive MBA from Koc University and has completed programs in Gestalt coaching and executive and leader coaching.
2) Tolga Aybars
Tolga Aybars is a regional executive at Sanofi Pharma, where he leads the Finance and Procurement functions for the EMEA region. He has 15 years of experience in the Pharma sector, working for Roche Pharma as the Head of Procurement and founding a tech startup. He is an expert in Corporate Finance, Procurement, and leadership, with a strong background in Accounting, Controlling, Tax, and SAP ERP. He holds a degree in Business Administration from Bilkent University and has completed programs in Gestalt Coaching, Executive and Leadership Coaching. He is a member of the Global P2P Leadership team, responsible for designing support models, internal controls, and continuous improvement projects.
3) Velihan Civan
Velihan Civan is a co-founder of Engagehane, a social media marketing company that intends to reshape the current advertising culture at the micro level through students. He specialises in digital marketing and advertising, working with a variety of businesses and customers. He is also the product and growth manager at Liftos, a platform that links travellers with local experiences. He holds a degree in Business Administration from Bilkent University and an Executive MBA from Koç University. He has completed programmes in Gestalt, Executive, and Leadership Coaching. He formerly worked with Insider, ScaleX Ventures, and Unilever Turkey. He is a visionary and enthusiastic leader who organises events that connect college students to the corporate sector for career and development goals.
4) Seyhmus Ozkan
Seyhmus Ozkan is the Chairman of Avrupa Sehir Planlama As, a company that provides urban planning and design services in Turkey and abroad. He has a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Middle East Technical University and a degree in Business Administration from Breyer State University. He also has a Master’s degree in Management from York University. He is an ambitious and entrepreneurial leader, who founded Affan Automotive Ltd in 2003, a company that produces and sells electric vehicles in Diyarbakir. He is also a speaker who speakers about Leadership, Strategy
Business, Sales and Marketing.
5) Demircan Kose
Demircan Kose is a visionary leader and a speaker on energy, manufacturing, economics, and business. He is the Chairman of Pentegis, a US-based company that provides innovative solutions for the energy sector, and the Owner of Dome Construction, a Montenegrin company that specialises in civil engineering and infrastructure projects. He also holds Board positions in Major Holding and Petromaj Trading Co., two prominent Turkish companies that operate in various industries such as mining, oil, gas, and agriculture.
He has a rich background in engineering and management, having worked at DAL Holding A.S. and DAL Heavy Industries, two leading Turkish engineering companies that have executed turnkey projects worldwide. He is an established keynote speaker, motivational speaker, business coach, and industry expert who shares his insights and experiences on various platforms.
Conclusion
These top 5 Turkish leadership speakers provide a wealth of information and inspiration to entrepreneurs, educators, corporate executives, and social changemakers alike. Remember that successful leadership is about more than titles or positions; it is about inspiring, motivating, and empowering others to do great things. Take notice of their advice, embrace your leadership potential, and make a good difference in the world around you.
