Zeynep A.
About Zeynep A.
Zeynep A. serves as the Head of Finance for the UK, Europe, and MENA at YouGov, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive experience in finance, having worked in various roles at notable companies such as Diageo, Deliveroo, and Merrill Lynch.
Current Role at YouGov
Zeynep A. serves as the Head of Finance for the UK, Europe, and MENA regions at YouGov. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the financial strategy and operations of the organization. Her role encompasses overseeing financial planning, analysis, and reporting across multiple regions, ensuring alignment with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before her current role, Zeynep A. held various finance positions across notable companies. She worked at YouGov as the UK Head of Finance from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she was the Interim Finance Director at Deliveroo from 2019 to 2020 and served as Finance Director at King from 2018 to 2019. Her extensive background includes significant roles at Diageo, where she held multiple positions from 2010 to 2014.
Career Background in Financial Services
Zeynep A. began her career in financial services at KPMG as a Trainee Audit Manager from 2001 to 2005. She transitioned to Merrill Lynch, where she worked as a Credit Derivatives Desk Product Controller for one year in 2005-2006. This foundational experience in auditing and product control has informed her subsequent roles in finance management.
Educational Qualifications
Zeynep A. studied at the University of Manchester, earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Accounting and Finance from 1998 to 2001. She furthered her education at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, completing the ICAEW Chartered Accountancy program and achieving ACA status from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, she attended Uskudar American Academy from 1991 to 1998.