Burak Bakkaloglu

Burak Bakkaloglu has a diverse and extensive work experience. Burak is currently working at Telia as the VP People and Culture for BU Products & Services / Group VP HR Technology and Analytics. In this role, they lead the people function for the largest unit in Telia, defining and executing the people strategy for a unit of 5,000 people across 6 countries. Prior to their current role, Burak worked at Ericsson in various leadership positions, including VP and Head of Talent and People Analytics for Europe and Latin America, VP and Head of People Function for Northern and Central Europe, and VP and Head of HR for the Northern Europe & Central Asia region. Burak also had a role at Turkcell as the Head of HR - Cyprus Turkcell, where they were responsible for all human resources and internal communication strategy. In addition, Burak served as a Member of the Board of Directors at TEDxStockholm and worked at Hay Group as a Senior Consultant and Reward Information Services Manager. Overall, Burak has a strong background in people management, talent development, and HR strategy.

Burak Bakkaloglu completed their education in Industrial Engineering at Marmara University from 1998 to 2002. Prior to that, they attended Istanbul Erkek Lisesi (Istanbuler Gymnasium) from 1990 to 1998, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. Additionally, they obtained a certification in Inclusive Leadership from LinkedIn in the year 2022.