Kemal Hakan Hasşerbetçi
Kemal Hakan Hasşerbetci is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, and data protection across Europe, APAC, and LATAM regions. He has supported growth and transformation in the sectors he has worked in by prioritizing strategic thinking and operational excellence.
Hakan’s approach to business is rooted in his Industrial Engineering degree from Istanbul Yildiz Technical University. He further enhanced this foundation with an MBA in Production Management from Istanbul University and an ECPC Data Protection Management Diploma from Maastricht University.
His certifications in GDPR compliance, ISO/IEC 27001, and Agile project management further reinforce his expertise in data protection and project management.
Kemal Hakan Hasşerbetci’s career is distinguished by his ability to combine technical knowledge with leadership skills. He has supported revenue growth by designing and implementing sales strategies. He expanded market presence and achieved sustainable growth by forming strategic partnerships in Turkey and the Middle East and leading sales teams across Europe.
He has enhanced operational efficiency through his leadership in IT and ERP projects. He has played an active role in implementing SAP ERP systems and developing GDPR-compliant frameworks. As a Certified Data Protection Officer, he has provided consultancy services to companies on privacy laws such as GDPR, KVKK, and CCPA and contributed to the development of data protection policies.
Hakan is experienced in building and managing high-performance teams. He fosters a culture of collaboration and supports the development of team members to achieve successful outcomes. Hakan also makes significant contributions to startups in market entry strategies, sales, and business development processes. He supports newly established companies in building the necessary sales infrastructure for sustainable growth and developing strategic partnerships. In this context, he provides solutions to help startups access local and global markets more easily and gain a competitive advantage.
His career highlights include managing large-scale ERP and cybersecurity projects, developing regional sales strategies, and creating GDPR-compliant data protection frameworks. He has also contributed to company growth by establishing value-added distributor networks and offering innovative solutions.
Fluent in Turkish, English, and German, Hakan effectively communicates with stakeholders from various cultures and achieves successful outcomes in global projects. Outside of work, he explores privacy law and technological innovations. His experiences living and working across continents have broadened his global perspective and deepened his understanding of different cultural dynamics. He resides in Switzerland, where he values the diversity and opportunities offered by a multicultural environment.