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Globally Networked Executive Search and Leadership Solutions

We provide the leadership solutions that will support your organization’s success in a fast changing business world. Our success lies in our ability to assemble the best management teams having the relevant experience, skills and motivation with the world’s leading companies.

 

EXECUTIVE Search

EXECUTIVE Search

In these unprecedented times of change, the key differentiator for companies is the human factor. Yet, not only the competition for top talent is more intense than before but it is also harder to assess the right fit for critical roles in today’s sophisticated business environment.

LEADERSHIP CONSULTING

LEADERSHIP CONSULTING

We provide insights that companies benefit from to select their leaders, maximize team effectiveness and improve organizational culture.

TEAM & ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

TEAM & ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

In today’s complex world, organizations need to ensure that they can differentiate in the market, outperform the competition and that they can stay ahead of the curve.

EXECUTIVE ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT

EXECUTIVE ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT

Leadership requires constant development to catch up with the new and rapidly evolving challenges of today’s unpredictable business world. Even the best leaders have room to improve as leadership requirements also change in parallel to the changes in the world.

Board AdvIsory

Board AdvIsory

We advise our clients in supporting their boards to become more effective and impactful in achieving the organization’s strategy.

SuccessIon PlannIng

SuccessIon PlannIng

In today´s global economy, technology, resources and information move rapidly around the world.

TALENT MAPPING/MONITORING

TALENT MAPPING/MONITORING

Talent Monitoring is ideal when there are multiple roles and/or numerous people will be hired for a specific role.

INTERIM MANAGEMENT

INTERIM MANAGEMENT

Our interim managers portfolio includes independent top senior executives who have a successful track record in various industries in critical roles; managed numerous transformation projects or successfully applied turnaround strategies and now applying their years of accumulated experience and expertise into new businesses.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS OUTSOURCING

RECRUITMENT PROCESS OUTSOURCING

We support our clients who prefer to outsource the management of the recruitment function in part to an expert in order to drive cost, quality, efficiency and scalability benefits.

Our People

We build long-term relationships with our clients and candidates by providing genuine advice and a true partnership.

Meltem Deren

Meltem Deren

Meltem Deren is the Managing Partner at DEREN&PARTNERS

Hafize Kayacı

Hafize Kayacı

Consultant, Turkey

Betül Ürkmez

Betül Ürkmez

Research Consultant, Turkey

Advisory Board

We build long-term relationships with our clients and candidates by providing genuine advice and a true partnership.

Özlem Yılmaz

Özlem Yılmaz

Advisory Board Member

Betül Göksal

Betül Göksal

Advisory Board Member, Turkey

Ebru Önol Özkök

Ebru Önol Özkök

Advisory Board Member, Turkey

Özer Şimşek

Özer Şimşek

Advisory Board Member, Turkey

Industries

Having more than thirty years of professional experience with top global and local companies, we understand the industry dynamics in depth and know what it takes to produce successful outcomes.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Financial institutions are facing unprecedented challenges.

PRIVATE EQUITY

PRIVATE EQUITY

Private equity funds’ success lies in assembling the best management teams with the companies they buy.

Consumer

Consumer

Today, the dynamic context that the businesses need to operate in is obliging companies to find new and agile ways to meet customer expectations.

INDUSTRIAL

INDUSTRIAL

The business landscape has changed considerably in the last decade.

Technology/DIGITAL

Technology/DIGITAL

The predominance of the internet use, the increasing influence of social media on customer behaviour and mobile applications have led to the creation of new sales channels

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

​​Human capital is the most important source of competitive advantage for services organizations

LIfescIences/Healthcare

LIfescIences/Healthcare

Increasing R&D costs and price pressures while reimbursement levels are decreasing, companies are focused more on operational efficiency while they must also innovate and reach new markets.

Functions

Leadership issues require an eye who can see nuances which can only be reached with deep insights and accurate assessment. Selecting the right leaders is more like an art than science. It requires passion to unveil the gem.

CEO & Board DIrectors

CEO & Board DIrectors

Thanks to almost three decades of professional experience in the market, we are proud to be relied upon for professional advisory by not only local and global organizations but also by top seniors in the market. Being able to leverage our knowledge, reputation, experience and network, we can identify and attract the best in class CEO’s and Board Directors.

BusIness Development & Strategy

BusIness Development & Strategy

Mostly from a background of investment banking and/or management consulting at top notch institutions, we place successful Chief Strategy Officers as well as Business Development Officers and Directors in companies across all industries.

FINANCIAL OFFICERS

FINANCIAL OFFICERS

We identify, assess and recruit senior finance executives in both local and multinational companies whether public or private, including private equity owned, across all industries and ranging from start-up’s to some of the top global companies.

Human Resources OffIcers

Human Resources OffIcers

We help leading multinationals, mid-size and emerging companies across all industries find and assess the chief human resources officers and other senior HR executives they need. We also support CHRO’s to improve the effectiveness of their leadership team and the alignment of the company culture with business strategy. We can also help you identify, assess and develop up and coming HR leaders.

Technology OffIcers

Technology OffIcers

We cover a broad range of functions such as Chief Technology Officers, Chief Information Officers, Chief Information Security Officers, Big Data and Analytics, Business Intelligence, Infrastructure, Applications, AI and Blockchain.

MarketIng & Sales OffIcers

MarketIng & Sales OffIcers

We are living in an age of rapid digitalization and fierce global competition. The demand for strong leaders who can leverage the technology know-how with customer analytics to create a better customer experience has never been so urging and so much in the center of the corporate strategy.

DIGITAL OFFICERS

DIGITAL OFFICERS

We partner with global and local organizations to identify gaps in their leadership talent and fill them with executives who are capable of making a difference. We have a strong track record in the acquisition of mid and senior level leaders who can drive successful transformation and profitable growth.

LEGAL, COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY

LEGAL, COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY

Chief Legal Officers of today are required to be part of the business strategy, solving legal problems with business acumen.

RISK OFFICERS

RISK OFFICERS

We help organizations to identify, assess and acquire senior level talent for the most critical areas of risk and related disciplines.

Supply Chaın, Manufacturıng & OperatIons

Supply Chaın, Manufacturıng & OperatIons

Dealing with vast amounts of data, both Chief Operating Officers and Chief Supply Chain Officers are no longer confined to operations only but they are expected to take part in the strategy development, product and service innovation, increased efficiency, improved customer experience and profitability growth.