BERRİN YILMAZ - HEAD OF PEOPLE & CULTURE

Berrin Yılmaz graduated from the Business Administration Department of Middle East Technical University and completed her MBA at Bilkent University. She has also attended leadership, change management, and coaching programs at some of the world’s most prestigious institutions, including London Business School, Ashridge Business School, and Stanford University.

Starting her career in the field of human resources, Yılmaz has held leadership roles across various sectors in Türkiye and abroad. Between 2017–2018, she served as Human Resources Director at Sabancı Holding; from 2018 to 2022, as Executive Vice President of Human Resources at Akçansa; and since 2022, as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Sabancı University. Throughout these roles, she has played an active role in shaping human resources strategies, leading cultural transformation initiatives, driving digitalization, and implementing projects focused on the evolving dynamics of the future workforce.

As of November 1, 2025, Berrin Yılmaz has been appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of Enerjisa Enerji.

A passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion, and sustainability in the workplace, she actively contributes to PERYÖN, YenidenBiz, and the UN Global Compact initiatives. Through her commitment to continuous learning and curiosity, she maintains a strong people focus, driving team development and cultural transformation across the organization.