Mehlika Hediye Yıldırım

Mehlika Hediye Yıldırım is an experienced financial professional with a robust background in corporate banking and finance management. Currently serving as a Business Partner at Econs Consulting Services and a Partner at Platin Yaka since March 2025, Mehlika also mentors start-ups at İTÜ Çekirdek. Previously, Mehlika held the position of Group CFO at Canovate Group from January 2021 to December 2024, where responsibilities included cash flow management and financial decision support. Additional roles include Finance Head at Aytemiz-Makelsan UPS, specializing in cash flow control and financial reporting, along with significant experience at banks such as DenizBank and Finansbank, focusing on corporate banking, project finance, and team leadership. Mehlika holds an MSc in Finance from Istanbul University and an Honours Degree in Economics/Finance from Yeditepe University.