65 years of combined experience.
At OKA Associates, we have a fantastic team of consultants who are passionate about helping companies to build and develop inspirational leadership teams that can accelerate profitability and create a sustainable competitive advantage.
Our consultants bring combined over sixty-five years of executive search and assessment experience at world-class search companies. They covered diverse industries as well as specific geographies and functions and bring international and local expertise and in-depth knowledge of executive talent and leadership.
OKA
Managing Director
As Managing Director of OKA Associates, OKA specializes in senior executive assignments for clients across the wide range of sectors.
Based in Istanbul and New York, he serves international clients in identifying and assessing the top leadership teams for their organizations. OKAhas so far successfully completed over 500 senior executive searches across the world and executed various executive assessment projects in Turkey, Russia, USA, and Middle East.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role at OKA Associates, OKA was Managing Director of Russell Reynolds Associates based in the firm’s New York office. Prior to his move to New York, he started up Russell Reynolds Associates Istanbul office and had covered Turkey, Russia, South East Europe and Middle East.
Prior to joining Russell Reynolds Associates, OKA was Office Managing Director of Korn Ferry where he spent sixteen years and served. Prior to this, OKA worked as an Auditor with Ernst & Young.
Education
OKA received his BA in Economics from Bilkent University and his MBA in Human Resources Management from Cass Business School of the City University, London.