Emel Calis Sertkaya
About Emel Calis Sertkaya
Emel Calis Sertkaya serves as the EMEA Shared Services Finance Manager at QAD, a position she has held since 2021. With extensive experience in financial management roles at companies like FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Autoliv, she holds multiple degrees from Yildiz Technical University, including an MBA.
Current Role at QAD
Emel Calis Sertkaya serves as the EMEA Shared Services Finance Manager at QAD. She has held this position since 2021 and is based in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. In this role, she oversees financial operations across the EMEA region, focusing on optimizing financial processes and enhancing service delivery.
Previous Experience at Autoliv
Prior to her current role, Emel worked at Autoliv as a Plant Controller for 10 months in Kocaeli, Turkey, from 2018 to 2019. In this position, she was responsible for managing financial activities within the plant, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and supporting operational efficiency.
Career at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Emel Calis Sertkaya has extensive experience at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, where she held multiple roles over a span of nine years. She served as a Project Financial Controller from 2007 to 2010 in Bursa, Turkey, followed by a position as a Commercial Controller from 2010 to 2016 in Istanbul, Turkey. She then transitioned to the role of Senior Budget and Reporting Controller from 2016 to 2018, also in Istanbul.
Education and Academic Background
Emel obtained her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Yildiz Technical University, completing her studies from 2007 to 2010. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the same institution, which she completed from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, she studied Mechanical Engineering at Yildiz Technical University, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2003 to 2007.
Experience at Ricardo
Before joining QAD, Emel worked at Ricardo as a Plant Management Accountant for 9 months in Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom, from 2020 to 2021. In this role, she was involved in financial management and reporting, contributing to the financial performance of the plant.