Over 20 years of experience in international and intercultural business context
Broad expertise in strategic and operative Global Human Resources
Certified Project Management Associate - IPMA
In-depth consulting skills proven through several years of experience as in-house consultant in different Global HR fields (e.g. Global Compensation & Benefits, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), operative and strategic Global Mobility, international labor law, tax and social security law and transnational labour contracts)

8+ years of experience in Compensation& Benefits.
Market benchmarking, position evaluation, Total rewards, LTI & ESOP plans administration.
I enjoy working both with people and numbers, ensuring market competitiveness and best in class employee experience.

Burak Akay is a Senior Expert Global C&B and HR M&A at BASF Group. He is mainly responsible for all C&B services including market benchmarking, salary review processes and annual bonus including global project manager of Implementation of
SuccessFactors Comp planner in a 3 years global project. He has been working last 3 years in this position in Berlin but he has been working for BASF last 12 years in different locations and positions in HR, mainly focusing Compensation & Benefits
responsibilities.
- Over 20 years of experience thereof 5 years in Information management and 15 years in Human Resources
- Certified Project Management Professional – PMP
- Certified Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development – FCIPD – Chartered Fellow
- Broad expertise of several years in different Global HR fields (e.g. Global Compensation & Benefits, HR Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), strategic Global Mobility)

I love working for people in a topic which touch their employee life cycle by keeping company strategy in mind. I am enjoying to use my analytical skills from my engineering background but also able to work for fairness and diversity on a concrete area. I always want to have the chance to work on several projects including digitalization perspectives where I can also use my project management and information management skills. That is why Total Rewards is the most interesting topic in HR processes for me. I had the chance to be involved in total rewards activities on country level, subregional level, regional level but I am enjoying to work mostly in global level to drive strategic targets, operational excellence and digitalization.

With around 8 years of professional experience in Human Resources, I’ve cultivated a deep understanding of critical areas such as people analytics, people cost control, and compensation. My role centers around empowering leaders across diverse industries—ranging from retail to e-commerce and car rental—to make informed, data-driven decisions that impact their organizations positively. Beyond the office, I lead an active and fulfilling personal life. As an avid sports enthusiast, I relish the freedom of swimming or stand-up paddling on tranquil lakes. Tennis matches invigorate me and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen fuels my creativity. When I’m not on the move, I find solace in expressing myself through painting—a delightful escape from the demands of the professional world.

My passion lies in helping others succeed. Whether it’s collaborating with executives to optimize workforce performance or advising on strategic talent management, I thrive on creating value through my expertise. I’m a firm believer in the power of data, and I continuously seek innovative ways to leverage it for organizational growth. What truly excites me about my role is its direct impact on both business outcomes and individual growth. The decisions made by organizational leaders rely on the insights I provide—the backbone of their daily choices. I relish the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues, drawing inspiration from fresh ideas and continuously expanding my skill set.

With over 13 years of experience in various HR Expertise Centers, I am currently working as Head of Comp & Ben & Org. Development at Austrian Airlines. I am result-driven, with proven analytical skills and have a strong background in corporate finance.

My core competencies include developing and implementing comprehensive compensation strategies that support business objectives, managing group processes for job evaluation, benchmarking, and incentive programs, and leading the global digitalization of the Success Factors Compensation module. I also have extensive experience in global mobility, expatriate management, and HR project management across diverse industries and regions. I am passionate about sharing and learning from others' experiences and insights, and engaging in meaningful conversations that can help us navigate the ever-evolving HR landscape.

Autoliv, Inc. is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, and through our subsidiaries, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, steering wheels and pedestrian protection systems for all major automotive manufacturers in the world. Our products save over 30,000 lives each year and prevent ten times as many severe injuries. Our close to 67,000 employees in 27 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We have 14 technical centers, with 19 test tracks. In the world of automotive occupant safety, we were the first to introduce the two- and three-point seat belt system and airbags for front and side impacts. We were also the first to launch pyrotechnic belt pretensioners and pedestrian protection systems. Autoliv, Inc. is a publicly traded Delaware U.S. corporation with its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. Sales in 2018 amounted to US $ 8,678 million. The shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ALV) and the Swedish Depository Receipts on Nasdaq Stockholm (ALIV sdb). For more information go to www.autoliv.com.

Some key info about us: Our position and vision: - We’re Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle - Founded in Berlin in 2008, we bring head-to-toe fashion to more than 50 million active customers in 25 markets; offering clothes, footwear, accessories, and beauty - Our vision is to become The Starting Point For Fashion. Our offering: - Our assortment of international brands ranges from world-famous names to local labels - Our platform is a one-stop fashion destination for inspiration, innovation, and interaction - As Europe’s most fashionable tech company, we work hard to find digital solutions for every aspect of the fashion journey: for our customers, partners, and friends of our brand. - Our logistics network with 12 centrally located fulfillment centers allows us to efficiently serve our customers throughout Europe, supported by warehouses in Italy, France, Poland, and Sweden with a focus on local customer needs. Our beliefs: - Our ambition is to combine our passion for self-expression through fashion with our unwavering commitments to sustainability and D&I - We believe that our integration of fashion, operations, and online technology gives us the capability to deliver a compelling value proposition to both our customers and fashion brand partners.

Vinted Marketplace is the largest online international C2C marketplace in Europe dedicated to second-hand fashion, with a growing member base of over 80 million registered members spanning 20 markets in Europe and North America. With a mission to make second-hand the first choice worldwide, Vinted enables people to sell and buy second-hand clothes and lifestyle items from each other, helping give those items a second or even third life. Vinted Go is a new brand and business from Vinted, and focused on developing products and solutions for more seamless shipping and delivery across Europe. Vinted Go has connected more than 40 carriers and more than 200,000 PUDO points across Europe to support the delivery of millions of parcels per year. Vinted was founded in 2008 in Lithuania and in 2019 became the country’s first Unicorn. Today Vinted is still headquartered in Vilnius, with offices in Amsterdam, Berlin, Hamburg, Kaunas and Prague and over 1,800 employees. It is backed by six leading venture capital firms: Accel, Burda Principal Investments, EQT Growth, Insight Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Sprints Capital.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 111,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. As BASF Services Europe GmbH, we are the central point of contact for ensuring the best possible processes between our employees, suppliers, contacts and customers of the Group companies. As a hub, we take on a large number of the business management tasks so that other BASF Group companies can concentrate on their essential core competencies such as research, development or production. We provide forward-looking business services for more than 100 BASF Group companies throughout EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) from our site in Berlin.

Zooplus offers a full range of pet supplies for you and your pets - over 8,000 top products in stock and ready to ship. With over 20 years of expertise in pet food and pet accessories, you can expect top brands and quality products at amazing low prices. It is our goal to make your life easier with simple online ordering and convenient home delivery. With helpful features such as product videos, customer reviews and photos, and carefully researched product descriptions, you can always make an informed decision about which product is right for your pet. In our European offices in Munich, Strasbourg, Krakow, Genoa, and Oxford, team members from more than 15 nationalities work together to improve zooplus every day. We’re proud to offer all the best for you and your pets 365 days of the year.

Austrian Airlines is Austria's leading airline with over 60 years of aviation experience and a worldwide route network of more than 120 destinations. With its hub at Vienna Airport, Austrian Airlines connects Austria with Europe and the whole world. As Austria's flag carrier, Austrian Airlines embodies highest service quality and acts responsibly to society and the environment. In order to achieve the global environmental goals, Austrian Airlines has committed itself to halve its net CO2 emissions by 2030 and to fly carbon-neutrally by 2050. Austrian Airlines' environmental management has been validated according to the EMAS standard since 2023. Austrian Airlines is part of the Lufthansa Group, Europe’s largest airline group, and a member of the Star Alliance, the first global group of international airlines.