Rana Birden is heading Corporate Communications and Impact Investments in Kale Group in Turkey. She will also lead UNICEO development in Turkey.
GENEVA – UNICEO – United Networks of International Corporate Event Organizers, the international association bringing together senior decision-makers in charge of corporate events representing blue chip companies appointed Rana Birden as Vice President for Türkiye.
After graduating from the Department of International Relations at Galatasaray University, Rana Birden has worked for 16 years in civil society and international organizations. In 2016, she joined Kale Group of Companies. Today, she is leading the group’s communication, social impact investments, event management, and corporate and international relations. In addition to this role, Rana Birden also serves as the General Director of the Dr. (h.c.) İbrahim Bodur Kaleseramik Education, Health, and Social Assistance Foundation (KSV). She continues to support the Women in Foreign Policy platform, of which she is one of the founders, and holds board memberships and advisory roles in the Türkiye Europe Foundation, the Corporate Communicators Association and INGEV (Humanitarian Development Foundation). In this voluntary role, Mrs. Birden will be responsible for the leadership and development of the association in Türkiye as well as a Board Member of UNICEO International.
“I am honored to have been selected to represent UNICEO in Türkiye and to contribute to its development. “ says Rana Birden. “I am a UNICEO Member since now 10 years and firmly believe that this network is indispensable for Marketing and Communication leaders. I strongly believe that the professional development of members and of our industry can only happen when leaders get together in a trusted environment. I will do my utmost to develop UNICEO in Türkiye with the objective to help Members to improve their marketing, communication and event strategies and to reach excellence.”
“In the past 10 years we have gathered several leaders in Türkiye” says Laurent Fuchs, Chief Executive Officer for UNICEO International. “It is now time to structure the network around a leader. The appointment of Rana is the main strategic step in our development in the country. We are honored she accepted. UNICEO will definitely benefit from her wide experience and leadership in the country.”
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