Accomplished Data Protection and Governance Expert with a proven track record at ING Bank N.V., enhancing compliance and reducing risk exposure through adept management of DPIAs and RoPA processes. Gained One Trust expertise and exceptional communication skills to elevate privacy standards across Hoya Corporation, achieving significant improvements in stakeholder awareness and regulatory adherences to data protection and privacy rules around the globe including the GDPR.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Protection and Governance Expert
ING Bank N.V
Amsterdam
11.2023 - Current
Conducted and coordinated DPIAs and managed RoPA, data breach, and data subject request processes.
Provided ad-hoc data protection compliance advice, cross-function coordination, and educate stakeholders.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
Legal and Compliance Manager, EMEA
Hoya Corporation (NL Branch)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
04.2022 - 10.2023
Supported privacy compliance programs of each business division.
Delivered ad-hoc privacy advice & lead projects and initiatives on corporate level reporting to Global Chief Compliance Officer, coordinating with business divisions, legal and compliance teams;
Conducting DPIAs, managing records of processing (One Trust); coordinating external advisors.
Reviewed documents, files, transcripts, and other records to assess compliance and potential risk.
Reduced risk exposure for the company by identifying and addressing areas of noncompliance especially regarding data protection and privacy.
Strengthened company-wide awareness of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards through targeted trainings, presentations, and ongoing communication efforts.
Advised division leaders of regulatory risks in business processed and provided recommendations for improvement.
Reviewed business contracts for compliance with regulatory requirements, minimizing legal exposure and ensuring all commitments were met.
GDPR (Privacy) Manager
Hoya Vision Care
Amsterdam
05.2021 - 04.2022
Lead the GDPR Compliance Project for Vision Care division, advised on privacy and data protection compliance as a subject matter expert
Developed templates and guidelines for Global Compliance team on privacy and data protection areas
Supported vendor selection and One Trust implementation for Vision Care Division
Legal and Financial Support
Hoya Vision Care
Amsterdam, Netherlands
10.2020 - 05.2021
Maintained compliance of Annual General Meeting documentation of more than 150 subsidiaries og Hoya Corporation including Vision Care.
Assisted with the revising of Articles of Association, communicating with the global stakeholders.
Rendered ad-hoc advice on the privacy and data protection; drafting and reviewing a wide range of contracts.
Intern
ING Bank N.V
Amsterdam, Netherlands
07.2019 - 08.2019
Worked as an intern at the ING Global DPO Office, preparing materials and drafting content for the global data protection and privacy training and awareness-building program of ING banking branches.
Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
Education
Master of Arts - Law And Technology
Tilburg University
Tilburg, Netherlands
08.2019
Master of Arts - Comparative Corporate And Commercial Law
Maastricht University
Maastricht, Netherlands
05.2018
Bachelor of Turkish And International Law - Legal Studies
Ankara University
08.2016
Skills
Law and Technology
Legal Drafting and Review
One Trust (set-up and manage)
Microsoft Suite
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking
Excellent Communication
Hobbies
Creative writing, volunteering for animals, video games, science fiction.
Languages
Turkish
Native language
Dutch
Elementary
A2
English
Proficient
C2
French
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Data Protection and Governance Expert
ING Bank N.V
11.2023 - Current
Legal and Compliance Manager, EMEA
Hoya Corporation (NL Branch)
04.2022 - 10.2023
GDPR (Privacy) Manager
Hoya Vision Care
05.2021 - 04.2022
Legal and Financial Support
Hoya Vision Care
10.2020 - 05.2021
Intern
ING Bank N.V
07.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Law And Technology
Tilburg University
Master of Arts - Comparative Corporate And Commercial Law
Maastricht University
Bachelor of Turkish And International Law - Legal Studies
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Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
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