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A Name Rooted in History. The Story Behind Our Name
Cornelis Haga (1578–1654) was the first official Dutch diplomat appointed to the Ottoman Empire.
Haga masterfully combined strategic thinking with authentic human relationships. In doing so, he outmaneuvered stronger rivals of his time -namely the English and the French- securing for the Netherlands the highly valuable capitulations (trade privileges). His success was so remarkable that it led to the establishment of multiple Dutch consulates across major Ottoman cities, laying the foundation for centuries of bilateral relations.
Today, the Netherlands stands as one of Turkey’s largest foreign investors -a lasting legacy of Haga’s diplomatic achievements.
Like Cornelis Haga, we also blend strategic vision with a human-centered approach to change, contributing to the sustainable transformation of organizations in today’s rapidly evolving global landscape.
My Story : A curious learner, a cultural explorer, and a bridge-building change-maker at heart.
My top traits are Learner, Achiever, and Strategist—that have guided every step of my personal and professional journey.
With over 20 years of international consultancy experience across Turkey, Germany, Sweden, Italy, Kazakhstan, and the Netherlands, my path has been shaped by transformation—in business, in culture, and in mindset.
I began my career as a management trainee, rotating through finance, marketing, and business development. This was followed by leading a global crisis communication project, a three-year corporate governance program (attended by the Swedish King), and transformation initiatives across multiple countries.
From establishing an office in Kazakhstan to serving as a senior manager at one of the world’s top consultancy firms, I’ve developed a deep understanding of how transformation plays out in diverse, complex environments.
Languages have always helped me connect across cultures. I’ve made an effort to learn the language of every country I’ve lived in. You could say I’m a bit of a 'language museum':)
Since 2019, I’ve been based in the Netherlands with my daughter.
Today, I work as a hands-on consultant and trainer at the intersection of AI, Agile, and Change Management in collaboration with international partners.
How I Work
In my consulting work, my focus is no longer just on what we do -but on how we do it and who we are in the process.
I strive to balance technology with humanity, and speed with meaning.
I view transformation from multiple angles—strategic, cultural, and operational. As an associative thinker, I thrive on connecting people, ideas, and systems. I go beyond surface-level change to help organizations get to the heart of complex challenges and co-create solutions that stick.
Whether it’s guiding leadership through strategic shifts, helping teams embrace Agile, or enabling organizations to adopt AI, I bring a holistic, people-first mindset rooted in context, curiosity, and collaboration.
In Dutch, there’s a word I love: 'bruggenbouwer' (bridge builder). That’s how I see my role.
I work across industries -with scale-ups, and global organizations- helping them grow, adapt, and lead in fast-changing markets.
If you're looking for a fresh perspective rooted in global experience—with an entrepreneurial spirit and an Agile mindset—let’s connect.
Selected Highlights
- MA in Cultural Management – Focus on culture-led transformation and adaptive leadership. MA Thesis: Intercultural Dialogue
- Organizational Behavior Management, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- Co-creator of the Business Agility™ research model – Awarded & published in Harvard Business Review (Dec 2021)
- Co-author of the Agile People Manifesto and the book Your Call to Action for the Future of Work
- Editor of the Turkish edition of Agile People: A Radical Approach for HR & Managers
- Certified Trainer, Aperian Cross-Cultural Intelligence Platform
- Guest Lecturer, TU Delft – Agile & Team Collaboration
- Course Creator, Udemy – Agile HR & AI: Transforming People Management
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