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Ceylan Taspinarli

Ceylan Taspinarli

Paris

Summary

Strategic Executive Business Partner and Event Manager with over 15 years of experience in supporting C-suite leaders and managing global events. Expertise in strategic planning, calendar management, stakeholder coordination, and financial oversight in dynamic environments. Demonstrated success in driving business growth and enhancing operational efficiency through effective leadership and problem-solving. Skilled in managing complex schedules, vendor negotiations, and comprehensive event logistics for diverse corporate functions.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder

Merkabah Rising Consultancy
Paris
02.2024 - Current
  • Managed end-to-end planning and execution of executive-level events, overseeing budgeting and logistics.
  • Partnered strategically with corporate clients to align cross-functional operations and optimize workflows.
  • Identified international growth opportunities for brands, evaluating cross-border expansion potential across markets.
  • Developed actionable business initiatives and go-to-market strategies based on market insights.
  • Elevated digital presence for brands through tailored marketing strategies and platform-specific plans.
  • Designed and delivered online training courses in Executive Event Planning using proprietary frameworks.
  • Coordinated vendor management and on-site operations for seamless event execution and post-event evaluations.

Senior Executive Assistant to President & CEO, EMEA | LATAM | APAC

General Electric Vernova, Onshore Wind International
Paris
11.2021 - 03.2024
  • Oversaw executive operations for CEO, managing strategic calendar and operational priorities.
  • Collaborated with CEO and leadership teams to implement strategies that enhanced business performance.
  • Optimized executive meetings and presentations to align with organizational goals.
  • Documented meeting minutes, tracked deadlines, and facilitated staff meeting preparation.
  • Managed travel, expenses, and budgets to ensure compliance and cost efficiency.
  • Handled CEO correspondence with discretion to facilitate effective communication.
  • Planned and executed staff meetings, town halls, events, and leadership forums in various formats.
  • Coordinated cross-regional initiatives across EMEA, LATAM, and APAC for high-priority projects.

Administrative Affairs Leader, MENEAT

General Electric Healthcare
Istanbul
01.2021 - 11.2021
  • Enhanced administrative operations by streamlining workflows and removing inefficiencies.
  • Drove continuous improvement through implementation of performance tracking systems aligned with business objectives.
  • Supported cross-departmental collaboration among EHS, Sourcing, HR, and critical business functions.
  • Secured cost-effective vendor contracts for travel, events, and office management through negotiation.
  • Ensured budget accuracy and compliance through diligent management of procurement processes.
  • Aligned strategic objectives with cross-functional project leadership to deliver measurable outcomes.
  • Enabled high-impact initiative execution by optimizing workflows and stakeholder collaboration.
  • Fostered a cohesive work environment by revitalizing onboarding protocols and employee engagement initiatives.

Senior Executive Assistant to CEO, MENEAT

General Electric Healthcare
Istanbul
07.2013 - 11.2021
  • Optimized productivity by managing CEO's complex schedules, travel plans, and executive briefings.
  • Supported decision-making for business strategy as a trusted advisor to leadership team.
  • Cultivated a high-performance workplace culture in partnership with CEO.
  • Coordinated large-scale events including Arab Health and executive summits through effective planning.
  • Handled all aspects of event logistics from venue selection to on-site execution.
  • Enhanced team collaboration via engagement initiatives and team-building activities.
  • Applied a solution-driven approach to align actions with leadership objectives.
  • Acted as liaison to promote effective communication across teams and stakeholders.

Corporate Governance Leader, Eastern Growth Markets

General Electric Healthcare
Istanbul
06.2019 - 08.2020
  • Transitioned company office in Turkey to Liaison Office contract through leadership of strategic governance project, realizing major cost savings.
  • Acted as key liaison for project execution, working with HR, Sourcing, and Legal teams to uphold compliance standards.
  • Oversaw external counsel for corporate transactions, ensuring timely preparation of necessary legal documentation.
  • Streamlined legal function by managing external counsel and overseeing approval process for purchase orders related to marketing materials.

Executive Assistant to CFO | CMO | CIO

General Electric Corporate, GG&O |MENAT
Istanbul
04.2012 - 07.2013
  • Managed executive calendars and scheduled meetings for senior leadership.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements and itineraries for corporate executives.
  • Prepared detailed meeting agendas and compiled relevant documents for discussions.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to streamline information flow.
  • Maintained confidential files and ensured compliance with corporate policies.

Executive Assistant to Vice President

Eczacibasi Pharmaceuticals, HC Division
Istanbul
07.2010 - 04.2012

Prepared various documents including reports, presentations, and agendas for executive use.

  • Arranged travel logistics and accommodations for conferences and meetings.
  • Oversaw VP's calendar, organizing appointments and travel efficiently.
  • Handled email correspondence and letters on behalf of VP.
  • Scheduled meetings with clients in healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.

Assistant to General Manager

Arikanli Holding
Istanbul
08.2006 - 07.2010
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for documents and records.
  • Assisted in the preparation of reports, presentations and correspondence.
  • Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities and trends.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align business strategies and objectives.
  • Created presentations to communicate proposals to potential clients and stakeholders.
  • Partnered with team members in other business functions to establish best possible solutions.

Personal Assistant to CEO

Halic Leasing, GCC
Istanbul
08.2004 - 06.2006
  • Managed executive calendars and scheduled appointments efficiently.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements and itineraries for CEO.
  • Prepared meeting agendas and took detailed minutes for discussions.
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner and provided assistance with inquiries.
  • Assisted in project management by tracking deadlines and deliverables.
  • Organized office supplies and ensured inventory was well-stocked.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operations.
  • Maintained confidential files related to personnel records or other sensitive information.

Education

Certificated - Mastering Digital Marketing SEM, SEO, Social Media

London Business School
London-Online
02.2024

Bachelor of Science - Public Administration

Istanbul University
Istanbul
06.2007

Skills

  • Microsoft Office and Google Suite
  • Project management tools
  • Expense management software
  • Customer relationship management
  • Collaboration platforms
  • Social media and AI tools
  • Executive calendar and travel management
  • Event planning and budgeting
  • Effective communication
  • Workflow optimization and process improvement
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving
  • Administrative skills

Accomplishments

  • Enhanced Efficiency Strategies: Increased executive efficiency by 30% through improved meeting and travel management processes.
  • Project Cost Reduction: Led a corporate governance project in Turkey, reducing operational costs by 15% through process optimization and transitioning office operations to a Liaison Office model.
  • Impact Event Execution: Coordinated events and summits with 450+ attendees, improving stakeholder engagement by 20%.
  • Leadership and Team Alignment: Serving as a C-Suite liaison, driving global communication and business alignment, collaborating teams across EMEA, LATAM and APAC deliver execution.
  • Budget and Vendor Management: Negotiated vendor contracts and managed €500K+ event budgets, optimizing spend, sponsorships, and ROI while cutting costs by 10-20%.
  • Process Optimization: Implemented structured workflows, enhancing efficiency by 25% and streamlining cross-team collaboration.

Training

  • GE Crotonville Academy, New Trainers Training, 04/01/2019
  • GE Crotonville Academy, Change Acceleration Program course, 04/01/17
  • GE Crotonville Academy, Project Management, 09/01/16

Languages

Turkish
First Language
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Certification

New trainers training, April 2019

Change Acceleration Program course, April 2017

Project management, September 2016

Timeline

Founder

Merkabah Rising Consultancy
02.2024 - Current

Senior Executive Assistant to President & CEO, EMEA | LATAM | APAC

General Electric Vernova, Onshore Wind International
11.2021 - 03.2024

Administrative Affairs Leader, MENEAT

General Electric Healthcare
01.2021 - 11.2021

Corporate Governance Leader, Eastern Growth Markets

General Electric Healthcare
06.2019 - 08.2020

Senior Executive Assistant to CEO, MENEAT

General Electric Healthcare
07.2013 - 11.2021

Executive Assistant to CFO | CMO | CIO

General Electric Corporate, GG&O |MENAT
04.2012 - 07.2013

Executive Assistant to Vice President

Eczacibasi Pharmaceuticals, HC Division
07.2010 - 04.2012

Assistant to General Manager

Arikanli Holding
08.2006 - 07.2010

Personal Assistant to CEO

Halic Leasing, GCC
08.2004 - 06.2006

Certificated - Mastering Digital Marketing SEM, SEO, Social Media

London Business School

Bachelor of Science - Public Administration

Istanbul University
Ceylan Taspinarli