Onur Yildirim

About Onur Yildirim

As a seasoned public policy strategist and analytical leader, I help organizations and executives navigate the intersection of global governance, regulatory complexity, and strategic growth.With a career spanning public policy leadership roles at Philip Morris, Intel and SAP, combined with a foundational business development tenure at McKinsey & Company and macroeconomics and international expertise at the Central Bank of Türkiye, I bring a unique blend of geopolitical insight and quantitative rigor to the table. Today, I channel this expertise through MC Global Advisory, where I provide a holistic, three-tier service model for clients looking to lead on the world stage.MC Global Advisory: Our Strategic PillarsStrategic Intelligence & Monitoring: We provide real-time analysis of global events, international organizational agendas, and emerging policy trends—such as the Global Governance of AI. We synthesize these developments to ensure our clients stay ahead of the curve in a volatile regulatory landscape.Annual Strategy & Global Positioning: We design comprehensive action plans for engagement with premier global platforms, including but not limited to UNGA, ITU AI for Good Summit, UNFPA Equity 2030 Alliance, WEF, OECD, HSC, MSC, and the IMF/World Bank. We don\'t just secure a seat at the table; we define the agenda, program participation, and financing strategies.Implementation Partnership: Beyond high-level strategy setting, we act as a dedicated execution partner. we work side-by-side with clients to transform strategic goals into tangible outcomes, ensuring that policy advocacy leads to measurable impact.Market Entry & Investment StrategyWe specialize in helping international firms penetrate and scale within the U.S. market and also globally. From in-depth market research to localized business development and investment strategy, We provide the roadmap for successful transatlantic expansion.Executive Mentorship & Global VisibilityI serve as a strategic mentor for high-net-worth individuals and C-suite executives, specializing in O-1 Extraordinary Ability visas. I empower leaders to amplify their professional brand on the global stage, ensuring their expertise is recognized and leveraged across international networks.By combining an engineering mindset with a PhD in Finance and international development Master\'s degree from Harvard, I bridge the gap between technical innovation and policy relevance. My mission is to build a future where strategic policy is the primary engine for sustainable global growth.

Experience

1. Senior Director Government Affairs - International Organizations and Strategic Initiatives

   SAP

   Jul 2023 — Present

Education

• Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi / Middle East Technical University

  BSc, Civil Engineering

  1997 — 2001

• Ankara University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Business Administration

  2003 — 2008

• Hacettepe University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2001 — 2003

• Harvard University

  Master's Degree, Public Administration / International Development (MPA/ID)

  2008 — 2010