Hande Altunay

Hande Altunay, CPA, is a highly experienced international finance professional with a progressive career across various industries, including biotechnology, healthcare, and consumer packaged goods. They have held leadership positions in financial control and business partnering, and currently serve as the Director of FP&A for the R&D Division IT at Merck. Hande's expertise encompasses financial planning and analysis, project management, and ERP implementation, coupled with a strong entrepreneurial mindset that has facilitated the successful launch of start-up operations and cross-functional teams. Currently, Hande is pursuing a Master of Business Administration at NYU Stern School of Business and additionally holds a Higher Education Certificate from the University of California, Berkeley.