Pinar Sen
About Pinar Sen
Pinar Sen serves as the Head of HR for Wealth and Personal Banking in Europe and MENAT at HSBC, a position she has held since 2021. With a background in human resources and organizational development, she has extensive experience in employer branding, talent management, and leadership development.
Current Role at HSBC
Pinar Sen serves as the Head of HR for Wealth and Personal Banking in Europe and MENAT at HSBC. She has held this position since 2021, where she oversees human resources strategies and initiatives within the organization. Her role involves managing HR functions that support the growth and development of the banking sector in these regions.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Prior to her current role, Pinar Sen worked at HSBC as the Head of HR for Corporate Functions and Technology in MENAT from 2020 to 2021. She also served as the Regional Senior Human Resources Manager in Dubai, UAE, from 2015 to 2020. In these positions, she was responsible for implementing HR strategies and enhancing organizational effectiveness.
Educational Background
Pinar Sen studied at Boğaziçi University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Translation and Interpreting from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, she pursued further studies in Human Resources at the same university from 2006 to 2007, which contributed to her expertise in the field.
Expertise in Human Resources
Pinar Sen has developed significant expertise in employer branding, resourcing strategy, talent management, and campus recruitment. Her focus on leadership development has been instrumental in shaping HR practices that nurture future leaders within organizations.
Career Progression and Previous Roles
Before her tenure at HSBC, Pinar Sen held various HR roles, including Organizational Development Specialist at Vodafone from 2006 to 2008 and HR Talent and Capability Specialist from 2008 to 2010. She also worked at Akbank as an HR Assistant Specialist from 2004 to 2005 and completed an internship at Oxygen Consultancy from 2003 to 2004.