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Head of Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability
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Bio

Atilla Yerlikaya is the Head of Coca-Cola Icecek's Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability teams. CCI became the most Accountable company in Turkey and published the first GRI approved Social Responsibility Report in Turkey, Central Asia and Middle East Region. Starting his career as a journalist, Atilla launched the Turkish editions of international magazines including National Geographic, Officiel de la Mode, Car and F1 Racing. Prior to Coca-Cola İcecek, he held senior management roles for major bluechip companies including Philip Morris and Shell.

Atilla has more than 15 years of experience in media, public policy, civil society dialogue and sustainability.

He is serving on the boards of Foreign Direct Investment Association of Turkey and was the Istanbul Chapter President of the European Movement. He holds a degree in Economics from Bogazici University in Istanbul, Turkey.