Istanbul, Türkiye, August 2024 – Gül Bulem YILMAZ has begun her new role as Head of People & Communications at Sisal Digital Hub Türkiye. In this position, Gül will be responsible for overseeing the company’s HR and communication strategies, focusing on talent development, employee engagement, and internal communications to support Sisal’s growing business.
Gül brings over two years of experience at Sisal Digital Hub Türkiye, where she previously served as Human Resources Manager. In this role, she managed various HR functions, including organizational development and employee relations, helping to shape a positive work environment.
Before joining Sisal, Gül spent over five years at Merlin Entertainments as a Cluster HR Manager in Istanbul. She was responsible for HR operations at several iconic attractions, including LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre, Madame Tussauds, and SEA LIFE Istanbul. Her role involved talent management, employee engagement, and ensuring a memorable experience for both employees and visitors.
Gül’s early career includes key HR roles at Akbank, ING Bank Turkey, and HSBC. At Akbank, she served as an HR Organizational Development Assistant Manager, where she played a crucial role in developing organizational strategies and improving HR processes. At ING Bank Turkey, Gül was an Organization Specialist, focusing on HR, brand management, and communications. Her tenure at HSBC spanned multiple roles, including HR Generalist and Learning Solutions Specialist, where she contributed to learning and development initiatives and organizational planning.
About Sisal Digital Hub Türkiye:
Sisal Digital Hub Türkiye plays a crucial role in supporting the international and local growth of Sisal’s business through an innovative near-shoring approach. The Hub is dedicated to fostering the internationalization of resources and competencies to drive Sisal’s expansion abroad. Comprising a team of skilled engineers, the Hub focuses on innovation in virtual reality gaming, mobile apps, web and game development, and other areas critical to Sisal’s online gaming channel.
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