İlkiz Durukan

TK-APS Türkiye Manager

İlkiz holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, and master’s degree in environmental engineering. Ilkiz professional experience started with work on environmental legislation and continued the professional career in the field of international development. While progressing in the field of International Business Development with DAI. With nearly 20 years of professional work experience, İlkiz is the Country Director for the TK-APS operations.

Ilkiz is a Country Manager for TK-APS is an inspiring new-generation company with an emphasis on community-oriented development and change. Ilkiz is managing a team of experienced experts and consultants in the fields of M&E and data verification in Türkiye and the region.

Prior to joining TK-APS, Ilkiz worked as a Business Development Manager at DAI, a global development company, where Ilkiz led and supported the business development process of various EU-funded projects and programs in the field of governance and social development. With over 4 years of experience at DAI, Ilkiz developed a strong expertise in governance and social development, as well as other sectors such as education, employment, migration, health, and social policies.

Before joining DAI, Ilkiz worked as a Business Development Specialist at Çınar Engineering, one of the environmental consultancy companies in Türkiye, and dealt with the preparation of the proposals. Ilkiz was also involved in the implementation of the projects related with river basin management, water treatment, water quality, among other activities.

Ilkiz also worked as a Chemical Engineer, a Corporate Relations Specialist, an Infrastructure Enterprises Assistant Manager, a Public Relations Associate, and a Sales Engineer in different industries, where Ilkiz gained valuable skills and knowledge in environmental engineering, water quality, waste water treatment plants, chemical engineering, medical practice, and public relations.

Ilkiz holds a M. Sc. degree in Environmental Engineering from Hacettepe University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Gazi University. Ilkiz is determined to use her diverse background and competencies to contribute to the sustainable and inclusive development of the communities and regions where TK-APS and i-APS operate.