Serhat Kurum

Serhat Kurum is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as a Principal at Efficio since September 2018, where leadership in multiple procurement transformation programmes focuses on value creation in Financial Services, Private Equity, and Telecom. Prior to this, Serhat worked at EY from September 2015 to August 2018 as a Senior Manager in Advisory Services, leading procurement transformations across various sectors, including CPG and Pharma. At Kearney, from February 2013 to August 2015, Serhat was a Manager specializing in strategic sourcing and negotiation within Telecom and Automotive sectors. The career began at Toyota Motor Europe as a Senior Buyer from September 2005 to March 2011, managing category strategies for interior parts. Serhat holds an MBA in International General Management from Vlerick Business School and a BSc in Industrial Engineering from Middle East Technical University.