Career Panel

HR experts, CEOs of Swiss companies and experts from educational institutions will discuss the topics of education, vocational training and career planning on four different panels. Get tips and advice on both days of the Swiss Days. Details on the individual panels and experts can be found below. Entrance is free.

1. Panel Discussion

  Friday 20 September 2024, 13.30h, 4th Floor Yapı Kredi bomontiada Istanbul

Moderator Nazmiye Altındaş Balkani, Operations Director at The Adecco Group
Topic Vocational Education and Business Development: Insights from Leading Experts on Future Workforce Trends
Speakers
  • Erik Swars, Head of International Affairs at the Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training (SFUVET)
  • Natacha Theytaz, Novartis Türkiye Country President
  • Dr. Hakan Çoban Ph.D., Deputy Secretary General at Istanbul Chamber of Industry
  • Ali Güler, Head of Akkodis Türkiye at The Adecco Group
Language English

2. Panel Discussion

  Friday 20 September 2024, 15.30h, 4th Floor Yapi Kredi bomontiada Istanbul

Moderator Ayça Budak, IWSA Director and wine&spirits educator
Topic Bridging Swiss Excellence with Turkish Hospitality & Gastronomy
Potential Speakers
  • Dilistan Shipman, Director of School of Applied Sciences, BAU
  • Kerem Demirkol, Hapimag Head of Resort Operations TR/ES/PT/NL/GR/IT
  • Todori Kalamaris, General Manager at Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus
Language Turkish

3. Panel Discussion

  Friday 20 September 2024, 17.30h 4th Floor Yapi Kredi bomontiada Istanbul

Moderator Yılmaz Yıldız, CEO, Zurich Insurance Group Turkey
Topic Shattering the Glass Ceiling or Navigating the Labyrinth?:
Women’s Career Battle
Speakers
  • Ahu Serter, Founder of Fark Lab / Arya Women Investment Platform
  • Leyla Alton, Businesswoman and Activist
  • Selen Okay Akçalı, Chairperson of the Board, Yanındayız Association
Language Turkish

4. Panel Discussion

  Saturday 21 September 2024, 14.00h, Court yard stage Yapi Kredi bomontiada Istanbul

Moderator Elif Özütürk, Sr. Marketing Manager at The Adecco Group
Topic Exploring Career Pathways: Inspiring Visions and Experiences from Leaders of Swiss Companies in Türkiye
Potential Speakers
  • Başar Vural, Chairman, Country Holding Officer, ABB Türkiye
  • Başak Ünal, Marketing & Corp Communication Director, Nestle Türkiye
  • Sinem Erdoğmuş Yavuz, General Manager, Logitech Türkiye
  • Tayyar Egeli, General Manager, Weidmann Türkiye
Language Turkish

5. Panel Discussion

   Saturday 21 September 2024, 16.30h, Court yard stage Yapi Kredi bomontiada Istanbul

Moderator Neslihan Delikanlı, Head of Türkiye at LHH/The Adecco Group
Topic Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Guidance from Experts for your Pathway to Success
Potential Speakers
  • Assoc. Dr. Oğuz Demir, Council Member of Şişli Municipality and İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality
  • Selen Kocabaş, Independent Board Member and Head of Civil Society
  • Dr. Onur Yaprak, CMO of Procter & Gamble
  • Prof. Dr. Tun Bozbura, Vice Rector, Bahçeşehir University
Language Turkish