Kursad Y.

Kursad Y. has a diverse work experience spanning from 2001 to 2019. Kursad started their career as a Civil Engineer/Project Manager and then transitioned into a role as a Business Development Analyst at Medtronic. Kursad Y. then worked as a Strategy and New Business Development Consultant at NP Minnesota, where they developed long-range objectives and strategic business plans. Kursad also worked as a Project Consultant in International Business Development at the Ministry of Economy/Turkish Exporters' Assembly, where they conducted industry and competitive analyses and identified growth opportunities for various industries. Kursad Y. then moved to KYP Project, where they worked as a Senior Project Manager/Business Development and was responsible for leading cross-functional teams and formulating market strategies. Kursad most recently worked at CPF Group as an Assistant Vice President in both Strategic Planning and Digital Transformation. In this role, they led teams in implementing digital transformation solutions, collaborated with stakeholders to align business priorities, and managed the delivery of new digital solutions. Kursad Y. played a crucial role in the development and implementation of a Data Driven Company roadmap and utilized advanced data modeling techniques to uncover strategic opportunities. Throughout their career, Kursad Y. has demonstrated strong leadership, project management, and analytical skills.

Kursad Y. holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Strategic Management & Marketing from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, completed between 2006 and 2008. Kursad also has a degree in Construction Management from Istanbul Technical University, completed between 2003 and 2004. Kursad Y. has obtained professional certificates in Supply Chain Analytics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and in Digital Marketing from The Wharton School.