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Burcu Cantekinler Koc

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Head of HR Turkiye & Central Asia, HR Lead Home Care PTAB (Pakistan, Turkiye, Arabia, Bangladesh) at Unilever
📍 Istanbul, Türkiye

Burcu Cantekinler Koc is a seasoned HR leader with over 19 years at Unilever, currently serving as Head of HR for Turkiye & Central Asia. She specializes in organizational transformation and talent strategy across diverse global markets. Colleagues describe her as enthusiastic, empathetic, and possessing a high level of integrity and professionalism.

She is passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves. Burcu believes strongly in the power of collaboration and diversity to foster learning and growth within teams.

Unique fact: Burcu is pioneering digital transformation in her field, recently announcing the launch of a new HR AI platform at Unilever.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Head of HR Turkiye & Central Asia, HR Lead Home Care PTAB (Pakistan, Turkiye, Arabia, Bangladesh)
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Istanbul, Türkiye
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AI in HR
Is actively involved in Unilever's digital transformation, recently highlighting the launch of an internal HR AI platform to pioneer new people practices.
Inclusive Leadership
Her stated purpose is to enable an inclusive environment where people can succeed without compromising their authentic style, emphasizing diversity and collaboration.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Head of HR Turkiye & Central Asia, HR Lead Home Care PTAB (Pakistan, Turkiye, Arabia, Bangladesh)
Unilever
12-2023 - 5-2025
Senior Human Resources Director, Turkey National Organisation, Head of HR Central Asia & Iran
Unilever
4-2022 - 12-2023
Global Transformation and Organisation Director, Change Lead
Unilever
7-2018 - 7-2022
HR Director Talent & Organization MENA,NAMETRUB (North Africa, Middle East, Turkey, Israel, Russia)
Unilever
7-2018 - 7-2022
Human Resources Director for HR MENA, NAMETRUB (North Africa, Middle East, Turkey, Israel, Russia)
Unilever
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Education
1999 - 2004
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi / Middle East Technical University
1992 - 1999
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Meram Anatolian High School
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