Deniz Yildirim
About Deniz Yildirim
Deniz Yildirim is the Founder and CEO of tretton37, with extensive leadership experience across various organizations. He has a diverse background in military strategy and information systems, and has founded multiple companies while receiving recognition for his entrepreneurial efforts.
Current Role at tretton37
Deniz Yildirim serves as the Founder and CEO of tretton37, a position he has held since 2023. Under his leadership, the company is based in Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden. Yildirim has been instrumental in shaping the company's vision and strategy, leveraging his extensive experience in business leadership.
Previous Experience in Leadership Roles
Yildirim has held various leadership positions across multiple organizations. He was the Business Unit Manager at Cybercom from 2008 to 2009, and served as Chairman at Foo Café from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he was a member of the advisory council for the County Administrative Board of Skåne from 2016 to 2018. His leadership experience extends to roles at Varchar AB, where he served as CEO and VP.
Educational Background and Expertise
Deniz Yildirim has a diverse educational background that includes military training and academic studies. He studied at Isiklar Military High School and the Turkish Military Academy, focusing on military strategy and leadership. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from Lund University, where he studied from 2002 to 2006.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Yildirim has a long-standing entrepreneurial career, having founded several companies, including tretton37 in 2010 and 1337Works in 2016. He is also the Founder and Chairman of Nordic Delta Group, established in 2006. His entrepreneurial efforts have contributed to the growth and development of these organizations.
Recognition and Awards
Deniz Yildirim has received various recognitions throughout his career. He was acknowledged as the aspiring entrepreneur of the year by EY and has received support from the Swedish Prince Daniel’s Fellowship foundation. Additionally, he and his team at tretton37 were awarded a diversity award, highlighting their commitment to inclusive practices.