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IPEK TEKDEMIR

IPEK TEKDEMIR

Brussels

Profielschets

Senior executive with 15+ years of international experience across European institutions, diplomacy, public affairs, trade promotion and strategic communications. Recognized for building high-impact stakeholder ecosystems, advising political and business leaders, and driving institutional visibility across Europe, Türkiye, Central Asia. Proven ability to lead complex multi-stakeholder initiatives, shape strategic narratives and strengthen organizational influence in competitive geopolitical environments.

Overzicht

17
17
years of professional experience

Werkervaring

Senior Advisor, Strategic Communications & External Relations

European Turkish Trade & Investment Council (ETTIC)
Brussels
2022.01 - Current
  • Advise European businesses and investors on communications, stakeholder engagement and market positioning.
  • Led the annual Strategic Visibility Programme and authored the Strategic Communication Report.

Senior Policy Advisor & Stakeholder Relations

European Parliament
Brussels
2019.01 - 2025.06
  • Lead stakeholder engagement, strategic communications and institutional visibility initiatives.
  • Manage relationships with policymakers, diplomatic missions, business associations and international organisations.
  • Provide strategic advisory to Members of the European Parliament on public affairs and external relations.

Senior Advisor, Strategic Communications & External Relations

Atılım University
Ankara
2016.01 - 2019.08
  • Built international partnerships and enhanced institutional visibility.
  • Strengthened global engagement and student mobility programmes.

Deputy to Regional Management

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts
İstanbul
2014.01 - 2016.12
  • Supported regional leadership on VIP stakeholder engagement, quality management and talent initiatives.
  • Coordinated cross-country operational and strategic projects.

Protocol Advisor & Executive Office Coordinator

Embassy of India
Ankara
2011.01 - 2014.12
  • Managed diplomatic engagement, protocol and executive support for senior officials.
  • Coordinated high-level visits, communications and bilateral outreach.

United Nations Spokesperson Assistant

United Nations
Ankara
2009.05 - 2010.06

Assisting in the coordination of conferences. Translating daily news. Developed strategies for the public outreach of Millennium Development Goals

Opleidingen

European Communication and Public Affairs -

IHECS
Brussels
Sep 2025 - Sep 2026

MBA - Postgraduate Diploma in European Diplomacy

European Academy of Diplomacy

BA - Translation & Interpretation

Atılım University
Ankara

Vaardigheden

  • Stakeholder Management
  • EU Affairs
  • Government Relations
  • External Relations
  • Strategic Communications
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Reputation Management
  • Public Diplomacy
  • Executive Advisory

Languages

Turkish
Bijna eerstetaalniveau
English
Bijna eerstetaalniveau
French
Licht gevorderd
German
Licht gevorderd
Dutch
Beginner

Tijdlijn

Senior Advisor, Strategic Communications & External Relations

European Turkish Trade & Investment Council (ETTIC)
2022.01 - Current

Senior Policy Advisor & Stakeholder Relations

European Parliament
2019.01 - 2025.06

Senior Advisor, Strategic Communications & External Relations

Atılım University
2016.01 - 2019.08

Deputy to Regional Management

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts
2014.01 - 2016.12

Protocol Advisor & Executive Office Coordinator

Embassy of India
2011.01 - 2014.12

United Nations Spokesperson Assistant

United Nations
2009.05 - 2010.06

European Communication and Public Affairs -

IHECS
Sep 2025 - Sep 2026

MBA - Postgraduate Diploma in European Diplomacy

European Academy of Diplomacy

BA - Translation & Interpretation

Atılım University
IPEK TEKDEMIR