GÖKHAN DENİZHAN
Kobenhavn S
Summary
As an experienced and globally-oriented Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) with a track record of over 20 years in progressive leadership roles, consistently dedicated to steering organizational growth and nurturing the success of leaders. Played a pivotal role in transforming companies across various industries, including Technology, Consumer Goods, Banking, and Retail, showcasing ability to collaborate effectively across diverse sectors.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Human Resources Assistant General Manager
LC Waikiki Retail
03.2014 - Current
- Served as key liaison, reporting to Global Retail General Manager, primary responsibilities included overseeing both offline and online retail operations across vast scope of 58 countries (32 direct, 26 franchise operations) at 1280 stores, and workforce of 40,000 employees. Led end-to-end Global HR processes, managing dedicated team of 150 HR professionals with 6 direct reports at HR Director and Regional HR Group Manager levels.
- Achieve company's vision for creating “world fashion brand” and becoming “Top 3 Retailer’s in Europe” in 2023, develop and execute end to end HR strategies and implement them in all regions where company exist and expand globally.
- Develop and design HR structure of whole organization from scratch for International Retail operations and merge with Turkey Retail organization in 2015 (which is merger of 25 .000 employees at 24 countries)
- Lead aggressive talent acquisition and succession strategies globally by opening 2,5 stores per week in different regions inc. Turkey. Hiring approx. 1000-1,250 employees per month in different positions and levels inc. management functions.
- Design and develop content and pursue training and development activities in multi-cultural environment with 19 different languages.
- Design and develop HR software from scratch, unique for LC Waikiki’s needs both for Turkey and International operations.
- Be ambassador of CEO in cultural transformation Project. “Push to Pull” strategy which is vital for “Customer Centric Cultural transformation”.
- Develop diversity & inclusion policies of the company and cascade to HR teams for execution of the strategy and convey strategy to all related stakeholders of management team.
Human Resources Director
KVK Teknoloji Ürünleri ve Ticaret A.Ş.
12.2011 - 03.2014
- Reporting to KVK Teknoloji Tic.A.Ş CEO, (leader of mobile phone distribution market in Turkey as subsidiary of Turkcell) in charge of Sales Distribution and After Sales Service Operations in Turkey with a workforce of 1,500 employees, leading team of 30 HR employees, 3 direct reports at Managerial level.
- Lead transformation of black box company to Tech organization as key partner of CEO.
- During strategic decisions of launching new products and brands such as Huawei, ZTE and Viewsonic being key partner to CEO and BoD.
- Review KVK’s organizational structure with CEO’s sponsorship.
- Create new Sales and Marketing Organization from scratch.
- Established and design end to end Human Resources Structure and Processes from scratch.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards
- Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees and distributed all paperwork
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws
- Developed incentive program for hiring of and retaining of employees
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications
- Collaborated with stakeholders across organization to maintain proper flow of communication and execution of planned initiatives and projects
Business Support Assistant General Manager
KKTCELL
03.2008 - 10.2010
- Direct report to KKTCELL General Manager (leading telecommunication company in Cyprus, subsidiary of Turkcell) and TURKCELL CHRO, in charge of KKTCELL operations in TRNC for 300 employees, leading a team of 20 Business Support employees, 3 direct reports at Managerial positions.
- As member of Top management Team, represent KKTCELL at TRNC Government Protocol.
- Pioneering to Launch 3G Internet Technology at Turkcell Group in 2009, before Turkey operation.
- Develop and implement end to end Human Resources strategies and processes that will enable KKTCELL to maintain its leadership in market.
- Develop next generation top management executives of KKTCELL from local employees before re-expatriating to Turkey.
Head of C&B and Recruitment Department
BSH (Bosch,Siemens Hausgerate)
01.2007 - 03.2008
- Reporting to BSH Human Resources Director, in charge of Sales and Service organizations throughout Turkey and Factory Operations in Çerkezköy for 1.500 white collar employees and consult HR teams in Çerkezköy for 2.500 blue collar employees ,lead team of 5 HR senior executives at managerial level.
- Work as strategic partner to CEO, during merger and acquisition of six Group companies within BSH. (Bosch, Siemens, Gaggenau and Profilo Sales companies, Service and Consumer Finance companies)
- Lead project to define BSH Turkey’s Vision, Mission and Values with cross functional unites.
- Develop and implement end to end Human Resources strategies and processes and execute.
Head of Perf. & Talent Management & Development Department
BSH (Bosch,Siemens Hausgerate)
10.2000 - 01.2007
- Reporting to BSH Human Resources Director, in charge of Sales and Service organizations throughout Turkey and Factory Operations in Çerkezköy for 1.500 white collar employees and consult HR teams in Çerkezköy for 2.500 blue collar employees
- Leading a team of 5 HR senior executives at managerial level.
- Create a state of art worldwide benchmark Talent Management System which became a set standard in BSH world.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Education
M.A. - Dept. of Philosophy
University of Hacettepe
Ankara06.2024
B.A. - Dept. of Philosophy
University of Hacettepe
Ankara06.1996
Skills
- Executive Business Partnering,
- Strategic Business Planning,
- Organization Restructure and Design,
- Mergers and Accusation,
- Organizational Capability Building,
- Cultural Change Management,
- Establishment of End to End HR Processes,
- Compensation and Benefits Management
- Performance Management and Talent Acquisition
- Diversity and Inclusion,
- Employee Engagement and Well fair,
- Employee Experience Journey Design
Certificates Honors Awards
- Trainer Coach IIC (International Institute of Coaching) & Noble Manhattan, 2012
- Top 50 Most Influential CHRO's of Turkey by Fortune Magazine in CHRO Summit 2018/19
- Top 50 Most Influential CHRO's of Turkey by Capital Magazine in 2023
- BSH TR “Talent Management Pool” member (36 of 1.200 employees)
- BSH Worldwide “Junior Executive Pool” member (350 of 35.000 employees)
Areas Of Expertise
Vision Setting, Executive Business Partnering, Strategic Business Planning, Organization Restructure and Design, Mergers and Accusation, Organizational Capability Building, Global Expansion Planning, Cultural Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, End to End HR Processes Establishment, Development of High-Performing Teams, Talent Management, Employee Engagement and Well fair, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Designing Employee Experience Journey, Leadership Development
Timeline
Global Human Resources Assistant General Manager
LC Waikiki Retail
03.2014 - Current
Human Resources Director
KVK Teknoloji Ürünleri ve Ticaret A.Ş.
12.2011 - 03.2014
Business Support Assistant General Manager
KKTCELL
03.2008 - 10.2010
Head of C&B and Recruitment Department
BSH (Bosch,Siemens Hausgerate)
01.2007 - 03.2008
Head of Perf. & Talent Management & Development Department
BSH (Bosch,Siemens Hausgerate)
10.2000 - 01.2007
M.A. - Dept. of Philosophy
University of Hacettepe
B.A. - Dept. of Philosophy
University of Hacettepe
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