Valor Healthcare
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.
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Valor Healthcare
Valor Healthcare was established in 2004 and is the largest, most experienced contract provider of VA CBOCs in the country, currently operating 50+ clinics across the United States that treat over 150,000 Veterans a year. Valor provides a full range of healthcare services that are tailored to meet the specific needs of federal government agencies and partners, including the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Our CBOCs are specifically designed to protect the security, privacy, and dignity of our patients, and our clinics utilize the latest design features to ensure our patients are treated efficiently. We are the only CBOC provider to hold The Joint Commission blanket accreditation for Ambulatory Care, meaning any CBOC we open will be accredited by The Joint Commission from Day one. In addition to providing care for our deserving Veterans, Valor Healthcare offers Occupational Health services committed to the well-being and safety of employees. We focus on injury prevention, employee education and awareness as well as advisory services. But what really makes Valor different is our people. Our leadership team is comprised of Veterans and clinician leaders dedicated to providing exceptional care and a world class patient experience for our Nation’s Heroes. Many of our colleagues have Veterans in their families or are Veterans themselves, resulting in an individual commitment to customer service that is second to none. This is not just a job to our team; it’s a personal choice to serve those who served.