Safak Bildirici

- Leading the key account management for all European customers, overseeing a project pipeline totaling 750 MWh -Managed the implementation of two grid-scale energy storage projects and one commercial & industrial (C&I) application -Driving the process optimization in sales support, trade marketing, and service & maintenance functions -Developed the 5-year strategic plan, including initiative roadmaps aligned with company growth objectives

- Distinguished key member of a restructuring project, leading the sub- project focusing on sales back office and customer service operations. - Successfully managed the remodelling and refurbishment of a 5000 sqm office space in Munich and orchestrated the relocation of the Spanish office from Barcelona to Madrid. - Led Covid response across 12 offices, ensuring compliance with local regulations and oversaw post-Covid transformation, closing six offices and transitioning staff to hybrid work setup.

- Managed the process excellence and sales growth projects, owned by the European Executive team as part of the strategic PMO department, to drive initiatives in alignment with corporate growth objectives and guide steering committee decisions. - Oversaw a portfolio of pan-European product launch initiatives, leading cross-functional teams in delivering innovative online solutions and IoT products. - Led the organization-wide GDPR compliance efforts, ensuring seamless implementation and adherence.

- Managed pan-European product launch projects across diverse business lines, leading cross-functional teams to Go-To-Market strategy optimization, managing the complex stakeholder landscape. - Achieved $50M annual sales from launched products in 22 markets, with 4 out of 7 launches doubling expected forecasts. - Took full ownership of all marketing activities during distributor events, hosting up to 5500 participants

- Acted as the Project Manager for a $5M CRM and Loyalty project, overseeing seamless implementation across a cross-functional team (sales, marketing, IT, supply chain, finance, legal, etc.).

- Led the end-to-end restructuring efforts of Marketing and HR, consolidating operations from 24 affiliates to a Shared Services Centre, saving $3M annually. - Helped developing and maintaining the Master Project Plan for 75 department transitions, the Program Budget ($29M) and executive reporting.

- Achieved FTE reduction and Europe-wide agency consolidation, resulting in €3M savings as the core team member and PMO for the Process Optimization Project in the European Marketing Communications department.

- Completed a comprehensive 16-month High Potential Management Trainee Program, gaining extensive cross-functional experience and serving as an account manager for distributors, managing initiative rollouts and marketing plan development.

Process Optimization Project in ABB Nov. 2006 MBA Project Work in Procurement: ITALCEMENTI GROUP; Bergamo, Italy (Feb. 2007 – May 2007)

- Internship in Production Planning: JAPAN TOBACCO INTERNATIONAL; Izmir, Turkey (Jul. 2004 – Aug. 2004) - Internship in Logistics Department: TURK TUBORG – CARLSBERG; Izmir, Turkey (Jul. 2003 – Aug. 2003) - Senior Year Project in Marketing Department: METEKSAN SISTEM; Ankara, Turkey (Sep. 2004 ­ May 2005)