Leading private sector programme of UNDP in Turkey. Founded Istanbul Private Sector Project Office in 2005 and acted as the head of the office. Created and managed over 50 public-private partnership projects. The projects addressed economic, social and environmental challenges, helped governmental relations and stakeholder management for the companies. Served in the advisory boards of several high impact business organizations and companies. Founded Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development in 2011. IICPSD is the global policy center of UNDP for private sector. Worked as interim deputy director for initial 3 years. Started and managed UN Global Compact Network in Turkey from 2005 till 2009 and handed over to private sector’s leadership. Organized theme and sector based workshops on sustainability issues in and outside of Turkey in cooperation with business organizations, chambers and local governments. Supporting Syria crises response operations and coordinating the private sector’s role in crises response and recovery. Previously worked as an academic on human rights at Ankara University and managed the Human Rights Center of the University. Also worked as a consultant at Turkish Prime Ministry Under-secretariat of Treasury, US Embassy in Ankara and other international organizations between 1997 and 2011, as the President of the CSR Turkey Association between 2010 and 2011. He was also the editor of Human Rights Center Journal, founder and editor of Webkolik e-zine and has translated 5 books.
