Elif Unlu
About Elif Unlu
Elif Unlu is the Chief of Staff to the Chief Revenue Officer at Flexport in San Francisco, California, with extensive experience in account management and business development.
Current Position at Flexport
Elif Unlu is currently serving as the Chief of Staff to the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Flexport, a position she has held since November 2020. Based in San Francisco, California, she leverages her extensive experience in account management and business development to support Flexport's revenue-driving initiatives. Her role involves strategic planning, execution of key projects, and ensuring alignment across various teams within the organization.
Previous Roles at Expeditors
Before joining Flexport, Elif Unlu worked at Expeditors for a total of eight years. She held the position of Global Account Manager from 2016 to 2020 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to that, she served as an Account Manager from 2010 to 2014. During her tenure at Expeditors, she gained substantial experience in logistics, shipping, and client relationship management.
Managerial Experience at Meltwater
Elif worked at Meltwater as a Manager for Key Accounts between 2014 and 2015. Based in San Francisco, CA, she was responsible for overseeing key client relationships and ensuring client satisfaction. Her role involved strategic planning and execution to meet clients' needs and expectations.
Early Career at Mediterranean Shipping Company
Elif Unlu's career in business development began at the Mediterranean Shipping Company SA, where she served as a Team Leader from 2007 to 2010 in New York, NY. Her responsibilities included leading a team focused on business growth and development, as well as managing client relationships and accounts.
Educational Background
Elif Unlu has a solid educational background with degrees in both economics and general management. She holds an MBA in General Management from the University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business. Additionally, she earned a BA in Economics and International Studies from the University of North Carolina Asheville. She also attended the American Collegiate Institute (ACI) / Özel İzmir Amerikan Koleji.