HAKAN DULGE
GLOBAL EXECUTIVE with over 20 years of experience in strategic leadership, sales, and marketing in telecommunications and utilities. Successful growth and market expansion through innovative strategies and partnerships across diverse industries and 20+ countries. Proven track record in spearheading business development, product innovation, and go-to-market strategies. Extensive experience in managing large-scale programs, driving transformation in utilities, telecommunications, and technology industries, and achieving significant revenue growth. Skilled in advising C-suite executives on operational and digital transformations in utilities for productization, retail sales, marketing, operational excellence.
A fairwell dinner for his excellency Ban Kii-moon
UN General Secretary &
A gala ginner at TPF with Dr Oz in NYC
About
"Anyone can contribute and change the world to make the world a better place."
This is the vision behind Telcotank, one of my companies, which has made it a priority to incorporate United Nations Sustainable Development goals into its project deliveries. Hakan, an accomplished entrepreneur, has devoted himself to contributing to society through philanthropy efforts, investments, and involvement with non-governmental organizations.
Hakan's extensive experience includes working in over 20 countries around the world, holding executive positions at companies and organizations such as Microsoft, Turkcell, Telia, World Bank, and UNDP. Notably, he has successfully launched six mobile operators from inception. Additionally, Hakan has consulted on projects in FMCG, Banking, and Insurance industries, in addition to launching eight start-ups in mobile entertainment, mobile marketing, digital loyalty management and couponing, management consulting, e-commerce, and mobile roaming. Hakan was also recognized as the Ambassador of Peace and Friendship for Rotary International.
Lived in 20+ countries and living in NYC now for tha past 10 years.
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Telco, retail, luxury, finance, IT industry Expertise (Retail, Distribution, Operation, Sales Channel, Partnerships, VAS, B2B, B2C)
- Digital Transformation & Go-To-Market Strategy
- Business Development & Commercialization
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- C-Level Stakeholder Engagement
- M&A Integration
- Program Management & Change Management
- Business Case Development & Operational Excellence
- SaaS & Cloud Solutions
Some notable achievements
- Patents in Telecoms USPTO
- Project Management Professional, PMI
- International Student of Peace and Friendship, Rotary
- Multiple industry conference speaker and panelist on digital transformation in utilities and telecommunications
Testimonials about my work
"You achieved something impossible. You reversed a trend in three months."
Eurasia President — Telia Sonera
CEO - Ucell
"You created a success story. You launched a company in 6 months from scratch and acquired half of the market share."
Global Strategy Director - Vodafone
"Very creative idea developers, full of energy and drive."
