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Experienced strategic leader with over 8 years in government relations, strategy consulting market intelligence, and project management across international markets (UAE, France, U.S., Middle East). Proven record in designing and managing high-impact programs that strengthen SME competitiveness, support private-sector growth, and align with national development priorities. Skilled in project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and multi-country portfolio management with strong analytical, financial, and communication capabilities.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
French
Native or bilingual
Turkish
Native or bilingual
Italian
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Dubai City (up to 50km)

Teneo
Vice President - Strategy & Government Advisory
November 2023 - Today (2 years and 7 months)
Dubai City, United Arab Emirates
Advise senior government and corporate clients on strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and policy
communications to support institutional transformation and market competitiveness.
▪ Develop analytical reports and advisory briefs that inform leadership decisions, with measurable outcomes in
visibility, investor relations, and policy alignment.
▪ Manage cross-functional project teams and mentor junior consultants in research, content development, and client
engagement.
Corporate strategy Innovation Communication strategy Strategic planning Events
Business France
Senior Advisor
PUBLIC SECTOR
January 2021 - October 2023 (2 years and 9 months)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
 Managed advisory support for French SMEs expanding across the GCC, providing tailored business intelligence, partnership facilitation, and regulatory guidance.
 Oversaw multi-country project portfolio, coordinating with local chambers, government agencies, and private sector associations to strengthen SME competitiveness.
 Designed and implemented business missions, workshops, and capacity-building sessions in sustainability, innovation, and technology adoption.
 Produced analytical reports and sector guides (energy, digital, industry) used by French institutions to inform regional strategies.
Région Ile de France
Policy Innovation Maker
PUBLIC SECTOR
January 2019 - January 2021 (2 years)
 Led an Open Innovation strategy through event management gathering public and private stakeholders on top public
policy issues including social economy, smart city, entrepreneurship, public innovation.
 Led, scope, and developed project work streams regarding innovative public procurement in collaboration with public and private partners to help political decision-making through policy recommendations.
 Shared best practices in the framework of a peer-learning program with the European Entrepreneurial Region (EER) to foster collaborations and interlinking of regions regarding the support local startups.
Innovation public policy Content marketing consultation Stakeholder Engagement

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Master Management of Innovation
Dauphine University
2018
Marketing of Innovation, Corporate Finance, Venture Capital & Private Equity, Management of Projects Social Innovation, Strategic Management of Innovation, Intellectual Property, Business Intelligence
Master International Relations
SciencesPo Lyon
2018
Graduated with High Honours, Master 1 International Relations and Business Administration minor with extra classes taken at the engineering school, Centrale Lyon. Thesis about digital transformation in companies passed with distinction.

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Hava Yildiz

Strategy | Innovation | Government Advisor

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