Berna Yener Aksu
About Berna Yener Aksu
Berna Yener Aksu is the Head of HR and Board Member for Turkey, Caucasus, and Central Asian Republics at Procter & Gamble, with over 20 years of experience in Human Resources.
Head Of HR At P&G
Berna Yener Aksu serves as the Head of HR and a Board Member for Procter & Gamble, overseeing activities in Turkey, the Caucasus, and Central Asian Republics. She has held this position since 2018 and is based in Istanbul, Turkey. In this role, she spearheads HR initiatives across a diverse and expansive region, ensuring alignment with P&G's global HR policies and strategies.
Global HR Leader - Brand Franchise Operations
From 2014 to 2018, Berna Yener Aksu was the Global HR Leader for Brand Franchise Operations at Procter & Gamble, specifically focusing on the Head & Shoulders and Pantene brands. Located in the Geneva Area, Switzerland, she managed HR functions related to these major brands, providing strategic guidance and supporting global operations.
Human Resources Experience
Berna Yener Aksu has over 20 years of extensive experience in human resources, having worked across multiple global locations including London, Boston, Geneva, and Istanbul. She specializes in strategic HR functions, including acquisitions and divestitures, organization design, and workforce planning. Her expertise spans change and transition management, focusing on leadership development and executive coaching.
Educational Background
Berna Yener Aksu completed her Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Political Science at Boğaziçi University, Turkey, from 1996 to 2000. Earlier, she was an exchange student at Gymnasium in Berlin, Germany, as part of the AFS High School Exchange Programme in 1995-1996. She also holds a High School Diploma from TED Zonguldak Koleji, which she obtained from 1992 to 1995.
Specialization in HR Functions
Berna Yener Aksu is an expert in several HR specializations, including acquisitions, divestitures, organization design, and workforce planning. She has a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, employee engagement, and compliance within the FMCG sector. Additionally, she possesses extensive skills in staffing, succession planning, and managing rewards and recognition programs.