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Mert Deniz Aykas

Project Executive And Business Consultant
Klara-Franke-Straße 16, Berlin
Mert Deniz Aykas

Summary

Human centric and passionate business consultant with drive for helping companies to create better work environment. In seven year of professional career skilled at partnering with management teams in different industries to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Expert in creating strategies enhancing and aligning human centric solutions with business objectives and company's operation model. Experienced in job evaluation, organizational design, workforce planning, performance&rewards and change management projects in diversified industries. Recognized about new ESG trends and hands on experience creating a tracking model for compliance for international criteria.

Motivated project team leader and proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success. Good at interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
5
Certifications
2
Languages

Work History

Akbank

HR Project Manager
09.2023 - 10.2024

Job overview

  • With a high human focus and creativity, developed and took part in projects related to the design of HR and business transformation processes in terms of culture, organization, change management, talent and development for Akbank.
  • Implemented and managed 360 degree feedback system in the entire company of 13000 employees.
  • Created Diversity and Inclusion guideline, project tracking checklists, employee experience policy, accommodation and travel procedures, to align with best practice and global frameworks.
  • Worked with third parties like Dow Jones and Bloomberg to carry out and enhance programs in terms of ESG.
  • Created narrative content for sustainability report with analyzing trends reports, and benchmarks.
  • Centralized information and delivering it to the right project stakeholders for HR projects. Generated reports on the overall progress and health of projects. Status of milestones and deliverables across projects.
  • Improved workplace culture through the development and implementation of diversity initiatives.
  • Provided management and leadership to an assistant manager. This role was responsible for ensuring that all existing and new responsibilities are correctly delegated to the relevant individual and that high quality, person-centered support is provided.
  • Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.

Korn Ferry

Business Consultant
10.2021 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Management consulting covering strategy & strategy execution projects, focus on consumer industry, e-commerce & tech.
  • Took part in projects related to the design of HR strategies and business transformation processes in terms of culture, organization, change, talent and development for companies.
  • Experienced in organizational design, job evaluation, strategic workforce planning, reward and performance management system design, process design and change management projects.
  • Increased client satisfaction by implementing tailored solutions for their unique business needs in diversified job markets.
  • Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders for growth opportunities and successful partnerships.
  • Delivered successful projects within tight deadlines, ensuring consistent client satisfaction and timely project completion.

Ernst & Young

Business Consultant
12.2020 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Evaluated existing business models, identifying areas of improvement to increase revenue generation potential.
  • Prepared Strategic Business Plan and Brand Development Roadmap
    for several brands from different sectors (consumer products, retail, and diversified industrial products).
  • In scope of the Strategic Business Plan; the brand's target markets are identified, markets and competitors are assessed, market entry and growth strategies of the brand are developed.
  • Took part in strategic workforce planning project: data analyzes and statistical data interpretation.
  • Implemented a large-scale cultural transformation program; made cultural impact assessment and focused on people and business engagement.

Fenerbahce Spor Kulübü

HR Specialist
01.2019 - 10.2020

Job overview

  • Provided hiring activities for Fenerbahçe's talent needs from beginning to end. Prescreening talents, set up first interviews and conducted effective background check. Lead and execute onboarding processes for newcomers.
  • Identified Fenerbahçe Sport Club employee value proposition. Rolled out Linkedin sharing strategies and design career website to increase awareness of employer brand for employees and potential candidates.
  • Leaded cultural transformation process. Created a platform for employees to share new ideas for making them more participator.

Koc Holding

HR Associate
10.2017 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Buildup Koç Candidate Experience, identify project KPI's and roadmap. Follow up project implementation from brief to execution of agency.
  • Moderated focus groups and enhanced the strategy of Koç Topluluğu Recruitment Project.
  • Took part in integration of agile methodology to Koç Companies.
  • Managed relationship with talents and operated the Referenced Candidate Track System.

Education

University of Europe For Applied Sciences
Berlin, Germany

MBA from Business Administration
09-2025

University Overview

Sabanci University

Bachelor of Business Administration from Economics

University Overview

WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)

Bachelor of Business Administration

University Overview

Skills

Culture Transformation

Certification

Change Management for Organizations: Drive Strategic Results

Timeline

HR Project Manager
Akbank
09.2023 - 10.2024
Business Consultant
Korn Ferry
10.2021 - 09.2023
Business Consultant
Ernst & Young
12.2020 - 09.2021
HR Specialist
Fenerbahce Spor Kulübü
01.2019 - 10.2020
HR Associate
Koc Holding
10.2017 - 12.2018
University of Europe For Applied Sciences
MBA from Business Administration
Sabanci University
Bachelor of Business Administration from Economics
2018
WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)
Bachelor of Business Administration
2017
Mert Deniz AykasProject Executive And Business Consultant