7 Questions with Board Members of Large Enterprises
Read insights and thoughts on leadership from Board Members of Large Enterprises around the world.
Thank you to the Board Members of Large Enterprises who have answered our 7 questions so far, we hope you find their answers helpful
for you in your leadership journey!
7 Questions with Tolga yazıcı
Name: Tolga yazıcı
Current title: partner
Current organisation: tanto capital partners
Dr. Tolga Yazici has over 23 years experience as a CEO, entrepreneur, leader and an academic with full skills on business generation / planning / management and leadership roles by originating, investing, raising capital, leading and exiting several local and international business entities in different fields. Prior to joining Tanto Capital Partners as a Partner, Dr. Yazici had found, led for 10 years, and subsequently successfully exited his investment in Istanbul Ayvansaray University. Prior to this, Dr. Yazici has accumulated extensive accolade and experience across different industries including industrial production, hospitality, real estate development and logistics. Dr. Yazici also held senior positions across various platforms, associations, and foundations; including as a board member for the Young Turkish Businessmen Foundation (TUGIAD), board Member of the Private Universities Association, member of the Foreign Economic Affairs Committee (DEIK), board member of Education Economy Business Council (EEIK), member of the Turkish Exporters’ Assembly Services Exporters’ Association Educational Services, founding board member of Private Label Production Association. Currently Dr.Yazici is a Board of Trustees Member of Foundation “Göz Nurunu Koruma Vakfı” and TAÇ Vakfı (Turkey’s Monument, Environment, Tourism Assets’ Protection Foundation) and a member of YPO (Previously knows as the Young Presidents Organization). Dr. Yazici is also an Associate Professor of Communication at Maltepe University, Istanbul.
7 Questions with B. Pagels-Minor
Name: B. Pagels-Minor
Current title: Senior Data Product Manager
Current organisation: Netflix
B. loves product development and improving the processes of developing successful products. B. has worked with small (<50) and large technology (>100,000+) companies to increase product adoption, improve the product experience and design, and evolve the product vision. B. is a thought leader on product and culture development within technology companies. They are passionate about creating a culture of accountability and sustainable processes that allow teams to "just" do the work well.
7 Questions with Eric Klein
Name: Eric Klein
Current title: COO
Current organisation: Cloudonix inc
Eric is a Mentor for technology-oriented startups and VoIP security and fraud specialist, and a sci-fi author. He oversees the day-to-day operations at Cloudonix so the developers can focus on turning caffeine into code.
7 Questions with Randall Beard
Name: Randall Beard
Current title: CEO
Current organisation: RSB Advisory LLC
Randall Beard is a leading and award winning Independent Director, Board Member, Advisor and C-Suite General Management Executive. Known for his expertise in digital marketing and media, predictive analytics and new product innovation, Randall’s focus is on marketing services and consumer products. Randall is originally from Oak Ridge, Tennessee, home of the Manhattan Project, and has a B.S. in Marketing From the University of Tennessee and an MBA from the Darden School at the University of Virginia. Randall held roles of increasing responsibility in Marketing and General Management at Procter & Gamble, American Express, and UBS, working all over the world. Randall then led Nielsen’s global advertising effectiveness measurement and BASES businesses, prior to joining performance marketing platform Cardlytics as Group President. Randall currently focuses full time on board and advisory work, and holds Independent Director board roles at Starlite Digital Media, Keen Decision Systems, and Catalina Marketing. He is also a Senior Advisor to HIG Capital and Bain Consulting, and serves on a range of Advisory Boards. For his leadership and accomplishments, Randall has won various awards, including the American Express Chairman’s Award and the Nielsen Leadership Award. Randall has been published in the Harvard Business Review, Ad Age, The Wall Street Journal, and other media, and has been a frequent keynote speaker at events such as Ad Week, The Paley Center, etc.