Sabittin Yelken

Sabittin Yelken has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Sabittin is currently the Executive Vice President of Strategy & Growth at Valor Healthcare, where they are responsible for driving business growth and maximizing financial performance. Previously, they held the position of Senior Director of Business Development and Capture at Valor Healthcare.

Before joining Valor Healthcare, Sabittin Yelken had an extensive tenure at Booz Allen Hamilton, where they served as a Senior Business Development & Program Director. In this role, they focused on international clients in the defense, military, security, and development sectors. Sabittin also held various leadership roles, such as Capture & Program Manager and Senior Capture & Program Manager, overseeing projects for organizations like USAID and the Naval Education and Training Security Training Center.

Prior to their time at Booz Allen Hamilton, Yelken worked as the Managing Director at Seqerna Management Consulting, where they developed global business and investment opportunities for Fortune 500 companies and SMEs. Sabittin also has experience working at Boeing as a Regional Manager of Business Development & Industrial Participation.

Yelken's earlier career includes roles as an Adjunct Professor at Bilkent University, Adjunct Instructor at Thunderbird School of Global Management, and various managerial positions at Barmag AG, where they were involved in strategic project management, global sourcing, and market expansion.

Overall, Sabittin Yelken's work experience showcases their expertise in strategy, business development, program management, and international markets.

Sabittin Yelken has an extensive education history in the field of business and management. In 1992 to 1993, they attended Georgia Southern University and obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with minors in International Relations and German. Following this, they pursued further education at the Thunderbird School of Global Management from 1994 to 1995, where they earned a Master's degree in International Management. Additionally, in 2001 to 2002, Sabittin attended the UC Berkeley Extension and completed a program in International Project Management (IPM). Through their education, Sabittin has gained a strong foundation in various aspects of business administration, management, and project management.