Ahu Sipahioglu Bigbee

Ahu Sipahioglu Bigbee currently holds the position of Senior Director of Global Key Accounts at Hoya, where leadership of teams focuses on developing long-term business relationships with global partners since August 2021. Prior experience includes serving as Strategic Programs Manager at EssilorLuxottica, where Ahu managed the first joint strategic initiative for North America, and as Marketing Manager, developing marketing strategies across various channels. Ahu also led the internship program during time as Special Project - Internship Program Lead at EssilorLuxottica, and previously held the role of Marketing MBA Intern. Educational background includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Marketing & Global Operations Management from the University of Texas at Dallas and a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Gazi University. Other experiences include managing retail accounts in Turkey and facilitating cultural exchanges in Poland. Ahu served as President of the American Marketing Association at UT Dallas during the MBA program.