Tugba Yorukoglu
About Tugba Yorukoglu
Tugba Yorukoglu is the Head of Agile Practices at Daimler AG, with a background in Lean Management and Business Administration. She has held various roles in consulting and management across multiple companies and countries, including positions at Mercedes-Benz Türk A.Ş. and Unisys.
Current Role at Daimler
Tugba Yorukoglu serves as the Head of Agile Practices at Daimler AG since 2019. In this role, she focuses on implementing agile methodologies to enhance project efficiency and team collaboration. Her leadership in agile practices contributes to the overall strategic objectives of the organization, ensuring that teams are equipped to adapt to changing market demands.
Experience at Mercedes-Benz Türk A.ş.
Tugba Yorukoglu has been with Mercedes-Benz Türk A.ş. since 2012, where she initially worked as a Senior Lean Management Consultant. In 2017, she advanced to the position of Head of Lean Management. Her work involves optimizing processes and promoting lean principles within the organization, contributing to operational excellence.
Previous Employment at Unisys and Other Organizations
Prior to her current roles, Tugba Yorukoglu worked at Unisys as a Consultant in Federal Systems from 2007 to 2010. She also held positions at Software AG as a Business Process Management Consultant and at the International Rescue Committee as a Data Management Intern. These experiences provided her with a diverse skill set in consulting and data management.
Educational Background
Tugba Yorukoglu studied Business Administration and Management at Istanbul University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1999 to 2003. She furthered her education at San Diego State University, where she studied Management from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, she attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business for a brief period in 2010, focusing on Business Administration.
Early Career and Internships
In the early stages of her career, Tugba Yorukoglu gained valuable experience through various internships and roles. She worked as a Finance Trainee at Daimler Chrysler in 2002 and served as a Project Supervisor and Graduate Assistant at San Diego State University from 2005 to 2006. These positions laid the groundwork for her future career in management and consulting.