FeastIn line with its 2030 growth strategy, Şölen is taking significant steps toward creating a more agile, integrated, and robust organizational structure on a global scale. A new appointment has been made as part of the restructuring process undertaken within this vision. Ali Kara has been appointed Audit Director. With this appointment, Şölen aims to accelerate sustainable growth targets by creating synergy in strategic planning, transformation, and auditing processes.

Ali Kara, a graduate of Middle East Technical University's Department of Political Science and Public Administration, completed the MBA program at Atılım University. Kara began his career as a Senior Team Leader at PwC and joined OYAK Group in 2007, where he worked in internal audit until 2017. He then established Renault MAIS's audit unit, a position he held until 2019. He then served as Internal Audit Director at Evyap Holding in 2019, leading audit processes for five years. Most recently, Kara served as Head of Internal Audit at Çolakoğlu Metalurji. At Şölen, he will be responsible for the holistic execution of audit processes and strengthening the corporate governance structure.

Source: HORECA TREND and Feast

Standing out as one of the most important operations of PepsiCo, one of the world's largest food and beverage companies PepsiCo TurkeyA senior appointment has been made at Pepsico Turkey. Tuna Dülger, who has held important positions at the company for 15 years, has been appointed as senior sales director responsible for all channels and joined the Pepsico Türkiye leadership team.

In his new role, Tuna Dülger will be responsible for all operations across PepsiCo Türkiye's traditional, modern, and on-premise channels; he will also lead the determination and implementation of sales strategies in line with the company's sustainable growth targets.

Dülger began his professional career at Unilever, where he held various sales, trade marketing, and project management roles. After consolidating his international experience as a project manager in Unilever's China office, he joined PepsiCo Turkey in 2011.

During his career at PepsiCo, Dülger held various critical positions, including customer and channel management, revenue management, channel development and regional sales leadership, most recently serving as senior sales director for traditional channel snacks and beverages.

Tuna Dülger, a graduate of Boğaziçi University's Department of Political Science and International Relations, completed his MBA at the European School of Economics.

Source: HORECA Trend and Pepsico Türkiye

Perfetti Van Melle TürkiyeHaving served as marketing leader at for six years, Nalan Özgür continues to serve in her new role in the company's Switzerland office, where she is responsible for the strategic management of the company's chewing gum and mint products portfolio across Europe.

Having led the strategic marketing processes of many global brands throughout her career, Nalan Özgür aims to contribute to Perfetti Van Melle's innovative and sustainable growth targets by managing its strong chewing gum and mint product portfolio in the European market in her new role.

After beginning her career at Evyap, Nalan Özgür held senior marketing roles at leading companies such as Sütaş, Pınar, Cadbury, Kraft Foods, and Yıldız Holding. Throughout her 20 years of experience, she has achieved significant success in brand management, innovation, media strategy, and commercial marketing. At Perfetti Van Melle Türkiye, she implemented the growth strategies of powerful brands such as Mentos, Vivident, Chupa Chups, and Big Babol.

This appointment serves as a powerful example of Perfetti Van Melle's global vision for talent management and the international career development opportunities it offers its employees. The company's human resources approach allows for the application of local market knowledge and leadership skills to global roles, offering employees a career path that transcends borders.

Operating in more than 150 countries worldwide, Perfetti Van Melle continues to strengthen its market presence with its innovative and entertaining product portfolio. At the heart of the company's success are leaders who create value on a global scale and the inclusive career paths that support them.

Source: HORECA Trend and Perfetti Van Melle Türkiye