Türkiye's 50 Most Influential CHROs Announced: Strong Representation from the Aerospace and Defense Sector

The rapidly changing dynamics of the global business world are transforming Human Resources Directors (CHROs) into strategic leaders who shape the future of companies. In this context, the list of "Türkiye's 50 Most Influential CHROs," prepared in collaboration with BMI Business School Istanbul and Exceptional Leadership Solutions and published in Milliyet Executive, has been announced.

The list featured many high-level executives from the aerospace and defense industries. The following names stood out:

Abdulkerim Çay / Turkish Airlines / CHRO

Hakan Öker / TAV Airports Holding / CHRO

Prof. Dr. Hakan Karataş / Republic of Turkey Presidency SSB / Vice President of Institutional Development and Talent Management

Muhammed Ali Işık / ASELSAN / HR Director

Naila Mammadova / SOCAR Türkiye / Head of HR and Corporate Services

Öyküm Merve Sinici / Securitas Security Services / Human and Culture Coordinator

Ufuk Mahir / TAV Operations Services / CHRO

Yeliz Çetinkaya / TEI TUSAŞ Engine Industries / Deputy General Manager of HR and Administrative Affairs

The research evaluated top-level human resources managers from over 1,000 organizations in Türkiye. In addition to criteria such as turnover, asset size, number of employees, and industry reputation, candidates' performance, work experience, and contributions to the transformation of the human resources function were also considered.

Based on the Advisory Board's analysis and voting, Türkiye's 50 most effective CHROs were identified. This list further demonstrates the critical role that human resources leaders play not only in employee management but also in defining the strategic vision of their organizations.

Source: Milliyet