Bahar is a sociologist with expertise in gender justice, disaster response, and transnational philanthropy. She earned her MA in Social Sciences from the University of Chicago and her PhD in Sociology from Boston University, where she was awarded the Community Impact Award. A Fulbright scholar and recipient of the Sociologists for Women in Society Social…
Alper Daglioglu is a Managing Partner and the Head of the Investment Solutions Group at Brookfield Asset Management. In this role, he leads the firm’s efforts to deliver innovative investment strategies to institutional, wealth, and family capital clients globally. Prior to joining Brookfield, Mr. Daglioglu spent 22 years at Morgan Stanley, where he most recently…
Batur Bicer is a Portfolio Manager focusing on investment strategies related to structured credit products both in cash and synthetic markets at Napier Park Global Capital. Napier Park separated from Citigroup’s alternative investment arm, Citi Capital Advisors (“CCA”), in February 2013. Prior to Citigroup, Batur served two years as Vice President at Goldman Sachs as…
Born in Izmir, Turkey in 1952, Ergün Kırlıkovalı earned a B.S. in Chemistry from Bogazici University, Istanbul, in 1974. He interned in Austria (1973) and Holland (1974) before completing an M.S. in Polymer Science at the University of Manchester, England, in 1975. Kırlıkovalı worked for polymer companies in San Francisco (1978-1981), New York (1982-1985), and…
Tamer Seçkin, MD, is a world-renowned gynecologist and laparoscopic surgeon specializing in endometriosis. With over four decades of experience, he excels in minimally invasive excision surgery, skillfully treating advanced cases. Dr. Seçkin founded the Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) to promote awareness, education, and research for the disease. By challenging taboos and stigmas, he has…
Gamze Ateş is a social entrepreneur who founded and runs My Beachy Side, a sustainable resort wear brand that provides economic opportunities to more than a thousand women in five offices in her native Turkey. Her brand is sold worldwide in major luxury retailers, including Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Revolve. Prior to launching…
Seda Özdemir Şimşek is a dedicated researcher, project developer, and coordinator with a rich background in civil society organizations. She has also served as a university lecturer for many years, bringing her academic expertise into the classroom. Seda holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Relations from Marmara University and a master’s degree…
Burçak is an experienced marketing, innovation, and sales professional with over 15 years of expertise across the Consumer Goods and Footwear industries. With a solid background in brand management, she has successfully launched numerous products and crafted effective B2B and B2C marketing and sales strategies throughout her career. Her journey commenced at Unilever Turkey, where…