Volkan Yildiz graduated from Bogazici University with a degree in Business Administration in 2001 and holds a master's degree from the same department.
With a solid 14-year experience in various sales, category management, and marketing roles at renowned beverage and food companies such as PepsiCo, Nestle, and Monster Bvg, Yildiz joined L’Oréal in 2016 within the Consumer Products Division.
He has led various commercial and organizational transformation projects during his Sales Director role at L’Oréal Consumer Products Division. Yildiz, along with his team, has developed "best practice" applications that are considered exemplary in various markets on the company's journey towards digitalization and growth.
He is a member of BUMED, the Athletics Volunteers Association, and Fenerbahçe Sports Club. Volkan Yildiz is married with two daughters.
Started from 1st July 2023, Volkan promoted as the General Manager for L’Oréal Professional Products Division. As of November 1, 2023, Volkan Yildiz has continued his career as the General Manager of L’Oréal Consumer Products Division.
He is the recipient of the LiSA 2021 FMCG Non-Food Category Leader of the Year award and the 2021 Leader of the Year award across all categories.
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