Özlem Çolak

Experience

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  Mercedes-Benz Türk A.Ş.

  Aug 2003 - Jul 2004

  Project Intern
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  Mercedes-Benz Türk A.Ş.

  Oct 2004 - Aug 2010

  • Implemented and improved cost planning processes, standards and tools under complex regional and global conditions• Collaborated on global product projects to achieve target costs for suppliers' parts and tooling• Ensured cost transparency and optimization through cost breakdown, supplier evaluation and improvement of processes for parts and tooling • Optimized bus production processes and efficiencies on the production line in collaboration with global teams• Designed the production workflow of new bus types• Planned the investment project to increase capacity of the bus plant• SAP Key User & Kaizen Coordinator

  • Cost Planning Specialist

    May 2009 - Aug 2010

  • Process and Production Planning Engineer

    Oct 2004 - May 2009
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  Fiba Renewables

  Jul 2010 - now

  Deputy General Manager with 20 years of experience overseeing business development, sustainability, EHS (environment, health and safety) and corporate communication functions • Managed M&A and tender activities from negotiation to the closing phases• Conducted comprehensive market research, technical & financial feasibility analysis of potential greenfield investments • Executed in-depth technology and industry analysis for international renewable energy projects• Led the Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) process and the development of the first sustainability report

  • Deputy General Manager

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Director of Business Development

    Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Business Development Manager

    Apr 2016 - Jan 2022

  • Business Development Executive

    Apr 2013 - Apr 2016

  • Senior Business Development Specialist

    Jul 2010 - Apr 2013