Pedersen & Partners welcomes Begüm Özmen to the Türkiye team
October 1, 2024 - Istanbul, Türkiye - Pedersen & Partners, a leading global Executive Search and Leadership Consulting firm with 56 wholly owned offices in 50 countries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Begüm Özmen as a Consultant, based in Istanbul, Türkiye.
With extensive experience in Executive Search, Talent Acquisition, and HR Consulting, Begüm provides strategic leadership in identifying and acquiring high-level talent across several sectors. At Pedersen & Partners, she focuses on generating and executing executive search mandates, both within Türkiye and globally, collaborating with team members and building strong relationships with executives and client companies.
Begüm has over 13 years of experience in key leadership positions, most notably as the Global TA Lead & HR Director for a major financial holding, where she established the Talent Acquisition & HR department. Her work included designing and implementing talent acquisition strategies and advising the Executive Board on strategic HR initiatives. Begüm also successfully managed recruitment for finance, technology, and other sectors at a prominent Executive Search company, earning multiple “Best Performer” awards.
“We are pleased to welcome Begüm Özmen to our Istanbul team. Her extensive background in Executive Search and Human Resources consulting, coupled with her proven ability to manage strategic talent acquisition across multiple sectors, will significantly enhance our capabilities in Türkiye and the broader region. Begüm’s deep understanding of the local market and experience in international organisations align perfectly with our commitment to providing our clients with tailored, high-calibre solutions. We are confident that her expertise will play a pivotal role in further strengthening our presence and delivering exceptional service across the MENAT region,” commented Oyal Bayrak, Principal and Country Manager for Türkiye at Pedersen & Partners.
“I am excited to be joining Pedersen & Partners, where I hope to contribute to its distinguished reputation for delivering high-impact Executive Search and Leadership solutions. With Pedersen & Partners’ global reach and strong local expertise in Türkiye, I look forward to leveraging my experience to support our clients in navigating complex leadership challenges and driving sustainable growth. It’s a privilege to be part of a firm that consistently sets the standard for excellence in the Executive Search industry,” added Begüm Özmen, Consultant at Pedersen & Partners.
Pedersen & Partners is a leading global Executive Search and Leadership Consulting firm. We operate 56 wholly owned offices in 50 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia & the Americas. Our values Trust, Relationship and Professionalism apply to our interaction with clients as well as executives.