Humeyra Kurtyilmaz
About Humeyra Kurtyilmaz
Humeyra Kurtyilmaz is the Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe at Delivery Hero, with extensive experience in talent acquisition across EMEA and Europe, having previously worked at Netflix and Uber.
Company
Humeyra Kurtyilmaz is currently working at Delivery Hero as the Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe. Based in Berlin, Germany, Delivery Hero is a prominent player in the global online food delivery industry. Operating on-site, Humeyra plays a crucial role in driving the company's talent acquisition strategies across Europe.
Title
As the Head of Talent Acquisition, Europe at Delivery Hero, Humeyra Kurtyilmaz is responsible for overseeing the strategic recruitment processes across the European region. Her role includes developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies to support the company's growth and staffing needs.
Prior Roles at Netflix and Uber
Before joining Delivery Hero, Humeyra Kurtyilmaz worked at Netflix as Talent Acquisition EMEA from 2021 to 2023 in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. Prior to Netflix, she served Uber in various capacities, including Talent Acquisition Lead from 2020 to 2021 and Talent Sourcer EMEA from 2019 to 2020, both in Amsterdam. Her work here focused on sourcing and acquiring talent during pivotal expansion phases for these high-growth tech companies.
Education and Expertise
Humeyra holds a WSET Level 2 certification in Wine & Spirit education, earned in 2022. She completed the Leadership & Strategy program at Harvard Business School Executive Education from 2019 to 2020. Humeyra also studied Organic Chemistry at the University of Toronto, earning a Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, and obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Specialized Honours Business Economics from York University.
Background
Humeyra Kurtyilmaz has extensive experience in talent acquisition, investment analysis, and marketing, having worked in diverse cultural environments across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Her career includes significant roles at Spencer Stuart, Borsa İstanbul Özel Pazar, Mondelēz International, York University, and KPMG. She leverages a blend of analytical and strategic skills gained from her background in business economics and applied science, alongside her leadership training at Harvard Business School.