Erdal Akdeve

Erdal Akdeve serves as the Director for the Institute of Social Researches and Innovation and the Director for the Social Innovation Center at the Social Sciences University of Ankara since October 2015. Additionally, Erdal Akdeve holds the position of General Manager at ASBÜ Sosyokent Teknoloji Geliştirme Bölgesi, overseeing a new technopark model focused on social innovation. With extensive experience in academia and consultancy, roles include Business Mentor at the Turkish Exporters Assembly and Part-time Instructor for an MBA program at TOBB Ekonomi ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi, among others. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Ankara University, a Master's in International Management from the University of Gothenburg, and a Bachelor’s in Finance from Dokuz Eylul University, along with a Bachelor's in Philosophy from Anadolu University.