Pınar Yapanoğlu

Senior Executive with proven success in corporate affairs, entrepreneurship, business development and program management within large scale organizations such as UNDP, ICMPD, TESCO Plc, Turkish Government Privatization Administration and British Government Trade and Investment Department as well as a female entrepreneur. Currently leads as Portfolio Manager of Migration and Development and manages the Enhancer Program under her responsibility in the area of sustainable livelihoods which aims to sustain and create livelihoods of migrants and host communities as well as the enhancement of the entrepreneurship ecosystem of Türkiye with a budget of 32,5 million Euros. The approach includes deep dive into the international business development and alternative finance opportunities as well as an analysis and synthesis of local business ecosystems and methodologies with linkage of local and international value chains. Proven record of strong financial management, business development and operational skills, highly skilled in building senior level relationships, with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, government representatives, customers and competitors. Wide leadership inventory of creating trust, vision, framework and strong matrix alignment with special attention to women’s empowerment. Extensive experience in advocacy, building and maintaining respective reputations of corporate organizations at senior government circles with hands-on experience in multiple sectors, investment and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Has Petroleum Engineering Bsc Degree from Middle East Technical University combined with MBA degree from Bilkent University and had completed numerous project management trainings.