Ceylan Celikoglu
About Ceylan Celikoglu
Ceylan Celikoglu is the Senior Global Culinary Product Manager at Delivery Hero in Berlin, Germany, with extensive experience in the food sector and a strong passion for connecting people through food.
Current Role at Delivery Hero
Ceylan Celikoglu currently works as a Senior Global Culinary Product Manager at Delivery Hero in Berlin, Germany. In this role, she is responsible for spearheading global culinary strategies, developing virtual brand initiatives, and gathering performance insights from regional teams. Her work involves extensive collaboration with team members across the globe to execute and fine-tune culinary offerings.
Previous Experience at M. H. Alshaya Co.
From 2017 to 2021, Ceylan served as the Regional Food Manager for Starbucks MENA at M. H. Alshaya Co. in Kuwait. Over her four-year tenure, she managed food development, menu design, and culinary operations across various regions. Her role demanded close interaction with regional teams to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality culinary products.
Career at Yum! Brands
Between 2015 and 2017, Ceylan worked as a New Product Development Manager at Yum! Brands in Istanbul, Turkey. During her two-year stint, she focused on innovation and new product development within the food sector. Her responsibilities included conceptualizing new culinary products and overseeing their market introduction.
Experience at Eataly
Ceylan held multiple roles at Eataly in Istanbul, Turkey, from 2012 to 2015. She started as an Export Specialist in Italy in 2012 before transitioning to a Food Buyer, then a Category Supervisor. Her three-year experience at Eataly involved supply chain management, category supervision, and product buying, contributing significantly to the company's food sourcing and retail strategies.
Educational Background
Ceylan Celikoglu holds a Master of Food Culture, Communication, and Marketing from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, where she studied from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she has a Bachelor's degree in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts from Yeditepe University, completed between 2005 to 2009. She also attended Deutsche Schule Istanbul / Alman Lisesi for her high school education.