The Uplifters Team

Uplifters is a highly skilled and dedicated team, committed to delivering top global talent through strategic expertise and efficient execution. Our collaborative and dynamic environment empowers our teams to excel and consistently achieve exceptional results.

Our Values

Passion drives us:

Love What You Do.

Resilience is key:

Never Give Up!

Balance is everything:

Work Smart, Play Hard.

Results-driven:

Deliver Impactful Outcomes Efficiently.

Meet Uplift Advisory Board Members

Our Advisory Board is composed of experienced leaders with diverse expertise, who guide our vision, shape our strategies, and offer invaluable insights into the evolving world of global talent acquisition. With a deep understanding of industry trends, leadership, and innovation, each member brings a wealth of experience to help us stay ahead in a fast-paced, dynamic market.

Stephanie Nash

Vice President Human Resources, Asia-Pacific

Global IT Company

Byron Clayton

CHRO, Sustainability & Communications

Pandora

Gozde Akar Cevikel

Business Unit General Manager, Amazon MENA

A Leading Tech Company

Hande Gungor

Global Head of Executive Search

Analog Device

Justin Ihnken

Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder

Enorra

Their collective experience spans various industries, including human resources, executive leadership, talent management, and global business operations. Together, they will support Uplift in our mission to match the right talent with the right opportunities and help our clients navigate the complexities of the global talent landscape.

Meet The Uplifters Team

Uplift was founded in 2021 to connect the right talent with companies globally. We closely monitor market dynamics and serve as a long-term strategic recruitment partner for our clients worldwide.

Serap Zel

Founder and CEO

Prof. Ugur Zel

Head of Learning & Development

Elis Yildiz Oskay

International Talent Lead

Pelin Göral Akbaş

International Talent Lead

Demet Barhana Tsitsimelis

Executive Search Partner

Ebru Ceylan Sahan

Executive Search Partner

Duygu Yuksel

International Project Lead

Elif Arer Dikici

Senior International Talent Partner

Ceren Guvenc

Senior International Talent Partner

Melike Gücer

International Talent Partner

Deniz Ogul

International Talent Partner

Isadora Escorza

International Talent Partner

Ceyda Baykoç Kadakal

International Commercial Lead

Susha Sundaran

Senior Talent Partner - Healthcare

Founder’s Note

“My passion lies in connecting with people worldwide and uplifting businesses by aligning them with the talent they need to fuel their sustainable growth. ”

Cheers,