Merve Oklap
About Merve Oklap
Merve Oklap serves as the Head of Talent Acquisition for Europe at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc., where she has been instrumental in leading talent acquisition initiatives since 2022. With extensive experience in global talent acquisition and employer branding, she focuses on enhancing the employer value proposition and employee experience.
Work at Mettler-Toledo International
Merve Oklap serves as the Head of Talent Acquisition for Europe at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. since 2022. In this role, she leads talent attraction and recruitment activities across various regions, including Europe, Switzerland, Mexico, and Brazil. Oklap acts as the global point of contact for talent acquisition topics related to the global HR transformation project, ensuring alignment and effective communication across the organization. Her responsibilities include enhancing the employer value proposition and improving the overall employee experience.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to her current position, Merve Oklap held the role of Director of Global Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding at Arçelik Global from 2021 to 2022. She also worked as Executive Talent Acquisition, EMEA Lead at Whirlpool Corporation from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, Oklap was a Partner/Director at PageGroup from 2010 to 2018. Her diverse experience in talent acquisition spans multiple countries and industries, contributing to her expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Merve Oklap studied Economics at Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi from 2000 to 2004. She furthered her education in marketing by attending Western Town College in Toronto, Canada, where she studied Marketing/Marketing Management from 2005 to 2006. Oklap is certified as a global employer branding professional and a Gestalt coach, which enhances her capabilities in talent acquisition and employer branding.
Leadership and Team Management
In her career, Merve Oklap has successfully led diverse and agile teams through their employment journeys. She has established herself as a trusted adviser to stakeholders, demonstrating her ability to manage and guide teams effectively. Her leadership approach focuses on fostering collaboration and enhancing the overall recruitment process.