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    Welcome

    Founder · Senior Partner · Strategic Growth Architect

    At the core of everything I do is a belief: the future should be inclusive, and AI should drive impact, not just innovation.


    With two decades of experience at the intersection of business, tech, and strategy, I help organizations unlock growth, navigate transformation, and expand across borders. I specialize in turning bold ideas into sustainable business outcomes with clarity, purpose, and momentum.


    What I Do

    • Strategic Growth & Market Entry
    • Business Transformation & Innovation
    • Tech-Driven Organizational Scaling
    • Brand & Product Positioning
    • Start-Up Acceleration


    I know how to spot a market opportunity and shape it into something meaningful. 


    I’ve launched companies, grown brands, and helped teams turn ideas into traction. I’ve also worked side-by-side with clients as they navigated complex digital transformations, always with one foot in strategy and the other in technology. 


    Mentorship is something I hold close to my heart. I actively support high-achieving students and young professionals; because potential deserves nurturing, not waiting.


    If you're building something bold or navigating a space that feels uncertain, you're in the right place.


    Ready to Collaborate?


    I work with visionaries, disruptors, and decision-makers. If you're ready to think big and move fast—let's connect.


    Connect With Serra

    The Intelligence Brief

    Real Testimonials

    Ove Munch Ovesen - Senior Advisor

    Gökçe Nur Yazıcı - Technical Product Owner

    Ove Munch Ovesen - Senior Advisor

    It’s a pleasure for me to recommend Serra Ilgaz. I have known her for years, and she has always done her utmost to deliver high quality result within the requested deadlines. In addition she expose high interpersonal skills – making her a asset for every organization.

    Ayman Hassan - Vice President

    Gökçe Nur Yazıcı - Technical Product Owner

    Ove Munch Ovesen - Senior Advisor

    Serra is a very bright & talented lady who strives to do her utmost best in work & is a perfectionist

    Gökçe Nur Yazıcı - Technical Product Owner

    Gökçe Nur Yazıcı - Technical Product Owner

    Gökçe Nur Yazıcı - Technical Product Owner

    Serra 's a joy to work with. She is a well connected professional who always takes the time to support anyone in her network. She has an impressive background and a boundless energy. She makes things happen.

    Featured Speaking & Events

    09/27/2025

    Rotary Young Leaders Academy Educators Training

    All day

    Ceneviz Ticaret Sarayı Galata

    Event Details

    09/27/2025

    Rotary Young Leaders Academy Educators Training

    Trainers Training for Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA). 

    RYLA is Rotary's leadership training program for young people. RYLA participant...

    Event Details

    All day

    Ceneviz Ticaret Sarayı Galata

    03/27/2025

    Women in Economics Symposium

    All day

    One Federal Reserve Bank Plaza Broadway and Locust Street St. Louis, MO 63102

    Event Details

    03/27/2025

    Women in Economics Symposium

    Features keynote speakers Cecilia Rouse, president of the Brookings Institution, and Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda.

    All day

    One Federal Reserve Bank Plaza Broadway and Locust Street St. Louis, MO 63102

    03/12/2025

    AI and Cybersecurity: The Future of Defense

    17:00pm

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    18:00pm

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gflW7WVX3FY

    Event Details

    03/12/2025

    AI and Cybersecurity: The Future of Defense

    CISCO Networking 

    17:00pm

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    18:00pm

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gflW7WVX3FY

    11/14/2024

    ICANN81 AGM

    Istanbul Congress Center (ICC)

    Event Details

    11/14/2024

    ICANN81 AGM

    ICANN 81 - Annual General Meeting (AGM)

    Istanbul Congress Center (ICC)

    08/13/2024 - 08/14/2024

    Istanbul Blockchain Week

    All day

    IstanbulBlockWk

    Event Details

    08/13/2024 - 08/14/2024

    Istanbul Blockchain Week

    Turkey's leading blockchain conference

    IstanBlock, W3Expo, IstanHack, VC Connect

    All day

    IstanbulBlockWk

    More Events

    Podcast

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    More About Serra

    My Journey

    Senior Partner & Founder

    CorpoConnect Consulting - Türkiye

    I founded CorpoConnect to advise ambitious leaders on growing intelligently and scaling with purpose. I work with clients ready to challenge the status quo and transform their potential into performance.


    Co-Founder & Director of Business Development

    BioSecure Medikal  - Türkiye - EU - USA

    Spearheaded brand creation, product launches, and international expansion across the UK, EU, and US. Bridged healthtech innovation with global market strategy.


    Director of Business Development

    Appcent  - Türkiye

    Orchestrated Appcent’s transition from survival to success. Built agile teams, scaled digital operations, and helped clients elevate value through tailored mobile solutions. Delivered CRM excellence, pricing models, and smart resource allocation.


    Business Strategy Consultant - Türkiye - UK

    Advised businesses on growth strategy, product development, go-to-market execution, and commercial transformation. I bring structure to vision—and action to insight.


    Lecturer – Executive MBA

    Bahçeşehir University - Türkiye

    Taught Marketing Management to EMBA students. Known for transforming lectures into strategic storytelling that sticks.


    Start-Up Partner & Business Development Lead

    Led three start-ups through launch and growth phases—from SaaS inventory platforms to social networking apps. Built teams, refined GTM strategies, and helped shape products that fit the market.


    Regional Manager – Africa & Gulf

    Novo Nordisk – EMEA

    Led revenue growth and stakeholder engagement in 12 countries, from South Africa to Saudi Arabia. Built long-term value in diverse, high-stakes markets.


    Strategic Sourcing Category Manager

    Novo Nordisk – Japan –  China – Denmark

    Negotiated key supplier contracts in Japan, oversaw performance in China, and aligned global sourcing strategies with HQ in Denmark.


    Business Processes Talent Pool

    Novo Nordisk – France – Denmark 

    Completed a high-impact rotational program focused on business process innovation across three continents.


    Brand Manager

    Procter & Gamble  - Türkiye

    Managed Pantene, Rejoice, and Herbal Essences across emerging markets. Delivered powerful product strategies rooted in consumer insight.


    Global Talent Program

    MasterCard International – AIESEC – USA

    Joined the Global Services team at MasterCard via the AIESEC Talent Program. An early dive into cross-cultural collaboration and innovation in finance.


    Ready to Collaborate?


    I work with visionaries, disruptors, and decision-makers. If you're ready to think big and move fast—let's connect.

    My Passion

    I believe in the power of a growth mindset: the courage to stay curious, the humility to ask better questions, and the discipline to keep evolving.


    Every project I take on is an opportunity to grow—not just the business, but the team, the mindset, and the impact we leave behind.

    About Me

    What I Do

    What Drives Me

    What Drives Me

    • Strategic Growth & Market Entry
    • Business Transformation & Innovation
    • Tech-Driven Organizational Scaling
    • Brand & Product Positioning
    • Start-Up Acceleration

    What Drives Me

    What Drives Me

    What Drives Me

    • I'm passionate about growth in people, in ideas, and in the spaces in between. 


    • What excites me most is identifying the things I don’t know yet and then diving into them. Whether it's cracking a new market, strengthening a cybersecurity framework, or mentoring someone at the edge of their potential, I’m at my best when I’m building, refining, or learning something new.


    • I'm drawn to challenges that require creative problem-solving and cross-disciplinary thinking. And I’m energized by people who want to get better not just bigger.

    Contact Serra

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    Serra Ilgaz

    Istanbul, Turkey

    serrailgaz@corpoconnect.com

    Hours

    Mon

    09:00 – 17:00

    Tue

    09:00 – 17:00

    Wed

    09:00 – 17:00

    Thu

    09:00 – 17:00

    Fri

    By Appointment

    Sat

    Closed

    Sun

    Closed

    Clients & Companies

    Procter and Gamble
    Novo Nordisk
    Bahcesehir University
    BioSecureMedikal
    GuidePoint

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