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Irem Eribol

Chief of Staff | Strategic Operations | Business Development | AI & Global Growth

I partner with executive leadership to structure complex initiatives, align teams, and drive execution across commercial, operational, and product workstreams — from AI-powered localization to global mobility platforms.

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Irem Eribol
14+ Years of Experience
About

Background & Focus

Irem Eribol is a strategic operator and Chief of Staff with experience across AI, mobility, industrial transformation, automotive, and consumer sectors. Her background includes leading CEO office functions, business development, cross-functional execution, and market expansion initiatives in fast-growth and multinational environments. She is recognized for structuring complex initiatives, aligning leadership teams, and driving execution across commercial, operational, and product-related workstreams — with cross-border experience spanning the United States, Mexico, and Turkey.

14+
Years of Experience
3
Countries of Operation
5
Organizations Led
Career

Experience

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Apr 2023 — Present
Chief of Staff
Ollang · San Francisco, California
Support executive leadership in strategic planning, cross-functional coordination, and organizational execution for an AI-powered localization company. Drive high-priority initiatives across operations, partnerships, commercialization, and internal alignment in a multilingual, multimodal AI environment.
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Sep 2021 — Apr 2023
Head of CEO Office
Kavak.com · Mexico
Led CEO office priorities and enterprise-level strategic initiatives for a fast-scaling mobility platform in Turkey. Drove executive decision-making, cross-functional alignment, and follow-through across growth, strategic partnerships, and commercially relevant business initiatives.
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Aug 2019 — Aug 2021
Ecosystem and Business Development Manager
MESS Turkish Employers' Association of Metal Industries (MEXT) · Istanbul, Turkey
Supported ecosystem growth and business development initiatives for MEXT, a large-scale digital transformation and capability-building center. Worked with technology providers, institutions, and industry stakeholders within a global Industry 4.0 ecosystem.
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Sep 2016 — 2022
Co-Founder
Rezervis · Turkey
Co-founded a mobility startup focused on dynamically routed shared employee shuttle services. Contributed to company building, business model development, and go-to-market efforts.
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Feb 2015 — Aug 2021
Brand Management / Marketing
Ford Motor Company · Istanbul, Turkey
Developed brand messaging, communications strategies, and market-facing campaigns to strengthen engagement and brand positioning. Worked with product, sales, and other internal stakeholders to align product changes with marketing strategy and customer needs.
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Mar 2014 — Feb 2015
Strategy & Product Planning
Ford Motor Company · Turkey
Developed new business strategies by integrating finance, marketing, and operations perspectives. Analyzed customer and market needs related to commercial vehicle strategy, product quality, and local production considerations.
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Oct 2012 — Feb 2015
Project Management Engineer
Ford Motor Company · Turkey
Managed project timelines, stakeholder communication, reporting, and budget-related follow-up within a matrix environment.
Skills

Areas of Expertise

Chief of Staff Leadership Strategic Operations Business Development Executive Coordination Stakeholder Management Market Expansion AI & Localization Technology Mobility Industrial Transformation Automotive Executive Search PMP Certified
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Contact

Emaileribolirem@gmail.com
LocationSan Francisco, California, USA
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