Emine Öztürk, who will continue her role as Human Resources and Sustainability Director within the Büyük Şefler Group, will manage human resources, corporate culture, and environmental-social impact with an integrated approach. With this new structure, sustainability at Büyük Şefler Group goes beyond being merely an operational goal and becomes a fundamental component of the human resources strategy and corporate culture.

With over 15 years of experience in human resources, Öztürk has led numerous projects throughout her career in areas such as talent management, organizational development, performance, employer branding, inclusive culture, and digital HR transformation. Great Chefs Group Through its work within the organization, it has contributed to bringing together the BigChefs, Buselik, NumNum Street Food, Academy BigChefs, and Kont Coffee Company brands around shared values ​​and a strong corporate culture.

In line with her new role, Öztürk aims to further advance the brands' approach of "happy team, distinctive taste, superior service, and pleasant atmosphere" with a sustainability perspective. Within the framework of the Group's Sustainability Commitment, which it is committed to implementing by 2028, Öztürk will lead the coordination of efforts in areas such as food safety, sustainability in the supply chain, environmental and quality policies, as well as employee welfare, inclusive employment, ethical sourcing, resource efficiency, and social impact.

Kaynak: HORECA TREND and Big Chefs Group

Duygu Başaran Çelik, who stands out with over 15 years of experience in marketing and communications across various sectors, has been appointed as the Marketing and Communications Director. Great Chefs Group It joined the organization.

In her new role, Duygu Başaran Çelik will lead all brand management, digitalization, communication strategies, campaign design, marketing analytics, customer experience, and growth-oriented marketing efforts for the BigChefs, Buselik, NumNum Street Food, Academy BigChefs, and Kont Coffee Company brands. She will conduct strategic work to build a stronger brand image for the group brands both locally and globally, and to achieve their sustainable growth targets.

Kaynak: HORECA TREND and Big Chefs Group

As a reliable business partner of the food and beverage industry, we have been operating in Türkiye since 1990. Metro Turkey A high-level change has taken place in financial management. The company's current CFO, Aslı Aracıoğlu, will transfer to Makro Spain in the same role as of the end of the year, while Metro Bulgaria CFO Erhan Çetin will take over as Metro Turkey CFO effective January 1, 2026.

Aslı Aracıoğlu, who has served as CFO of Metro Türkiye since July 2019, has made significant contributions to strengthening the company's financial structure, supporting its resilient growth strategy, and implementing investments aimed at the sustainable development of the food and beverage sector. The new CFO, Erhan Çetin, with his experience gained at various country and management levels within the Metro Group, is opening a new era in Metro Türkiye's financial strategy. His expertise in commercial finance, budget management, and value creation, acquired in different operations, is expected to make a strong contribution to the company's long-term growth objectives.

While Metro Türkiye continues its efforts towards the sustainability of Turkish cuisine, supporting local producers, and strengthening the food and beverage sector, this change in financial management is expected to accelerate the company's strategic transformation.

Kaynak: HORECA TREND and Metro Türkiye