Mustafa Volkan Kart - CIO (Interim)

Q: Where is Mustafa Volkan based?

Mustafa Volkan is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany .

Q: What languages does Mustafa Volkan speak?

Mustafa Volkan speaks the following languages: Turkish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Mustafa Volkan have?

Mustafa Volkan has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Mustafa Volkan has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month . Note that Mustafa Volkan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Mustafa Volkan's latest experience?

Mustafa Volkan's most recent position is CIO (Interim) at EduUP .

Q: What companies has Mustafa Volkan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mustafa Volkan has worked for EduUP , Thai Union Sassnitz , and Kühne+Nagel .

Q: Which industries is Mustafa Volkan most experienced in?

Mustafa Volkan is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical , Banking and Finance , and Food and Beverage . Mustafa Volkan also has some experience in Transportation , Information Technology , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Mustafa Volkan most experienced in?

Mustafa Volkan is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Operations . Mustafa Volkan also has some experience in Marketing , Human Resources , and Research and Development .

Q: Which industries has Mustafa Volkan worked in recently?

Mustafa Volkan has recently worked in industries like Transportation , Food and Beverage , and Education .

Q: Which business areas has Mustafa Volkan worked in recently?

Mustafa Volkan has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Operations .

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Experience

Feb 2025 - Present

1 year 2 months

Paderborn, Germany

CIO (Interim)

EduUP

Managing IT Operations and IT Projects for the University of Applied Sciences for Economics (FHDW) and bib International College, reporting to the CEO and supporting 4,000 Users
Providing strategic direction and leadership in the planning, implementation and management of IT Infrastructure, systems and applications
Developing and managing IT budgets, forecasts and resource allocation strategies to maximize ROI and cost-effectiveness

Jun 2023 - Jan 2025

1 year 8 months

Sassnitz, Germany

Germany IT Head (Interim)

Thai Union Sassnitz

Managing IT Operations and IT Projects for Rügenfisch, Ostseefisch, Hawesta, TUMN and supporting 1,000 Users and reporting to the CIO Europe in Paris HQ
Integration of the IT departments according to the global strategy
Leading outsourcing and vendor transformation initiatives improving efficiency and cost control
Migrating legacy on-prem infrastructure to cloud-based environment improving agility and scalability

Jul 2020 - Jun 2023

3 years

İstanbul, Turkey

Regional IT Head of MEA and CIS

Kühne+Nagel

Managing IT Operations and IT Projects Portfolio with the IT Budget amounting to 60 Million USD
Leading a Team of 100 IT professionals in the MEA and CIS region, providing guidance, mentorship and support to drive performance and foster a culture of excellence and innovation and reporting to the regional CEO
Developing and executing IT Strategies and roadmaps aligned with the business objectives, ensuring the effective utilization of technology to drive operational efficiency and business growth
Overseeing the design, implementation and maintenance of network infrastructure, cybersecurity measures, and disaster recovery plan to safeguard data and ensure business continuity
Driving digital transformation initiatives such as cloud migration, AI integration to modernize systems and processes and enhance competitive advantage

Jul 2015 - Jul 2020

5 years 1 month

Basel, Switzerland

Global Head of IT Service Excellence; Regional Head of Central Eastern Europe Cluster IT

Novartis Business Services

Managing the IT Demand/Supply, Service Performance, Project Portfolio and Continuous Service Improvement of the Global IT Functions with the IT Budget amounting to 300 Million USD
Leading a Team of 25 IT people on the Global Matrix Organization in the design, implementation and optimization of technology solutions to improve operational efficiency, customer experience, revenue growth and reporting to the Global CIO
Managing IT Operations and IT Projects Portfolio with the IT Budget amounting to 55 Million USD
Leading the NBS IT Transformation of 31 CEE countries with 55 sites supporting 6,000 users
Team Management of 30 IT people in the CEE Cluster and reporting to the CIO Europe
Applications Portfolio Management and Development of the application roadmaps, reduced the CEE Cluster IT applications portfolio by 75% and provided a productivity saving of 5 Million USD
Driving the communication and collaboration with all local IT teams in the CEE Cluster and with the global finance team and within the Operations Lead Community
Implemented centralized service desk and ticketing platform, improving visibility and first-call resolution rate by 30%
Outsourcing regional end user support operations to a hybrid managed service model, reducing operating costs by 25% while improving SLA performance by 15%
Business Partnering with the divisional and regional CFOs in the CEE/MEA Cluster
Leading the IT Customer Boards in the CEE countries
Participated in the China IT Audit as Guest Auditor in December 2015

Jul 2009 - Jul 2015

6 years 1 month

İstanbul, Turkey

CIO / IT Head

Novartis

Managing IT Operations and IT Projects Portfolio with the IT Budget amounting to 15 Million USD
Team Management of 15 IT people in the country and reporting to the CFO
Leading the NBS IT Transformation in Turkey and the GSK-Novartis oncology Integration project
Preparing the yearly IT Tactical Plan according to the global IT Strategy
Business Partnering with the Country Top management
Implementation of Salesforce.com CRM Solution and deployment of iPads
Management of digital marketing and mobile projects and got multiple Outstanding Achievement Awards from Interactive Media Council
Performance and relationship management of the IT vendors

Sep 2007 - Jul 2009

1 year 11 months

İstanbul, Turkey

IT Services and Projects Manager

Coca-Cola Icecek A.S.

International IT Projects Portfolio and Outsourcing Activities Management of 7 countries with IT Budget amounting to 5 Million USD and reporting to the Group IT Head
Performance Management and Relationship Management with the Strategic Vendors like IBM, SAP

Feb 2003 - Sep 2007

4 years 8 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Lead IT Architect; IT Manager

IBM Business Services

Team Management of 10 IT people for designing and implementing solutions for the E-Business Strategy of the Deutsche Bank using Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)

Mar 2001 - Jan 2003

1 year 11 months

Frankfurt, Germany

HR Consultant (Part-time)

ATC Gmbh

Interviewing and placement of IT Specialists all around the world as Green Card candidate

Oct 2000 - Feb 2003

2 years 5 months

Frankfurt, Germany

IT Architect

Deutsche Bank AG

Infrastructure Projects Consulting of the Deutsche Bank

Jun 1999 - Oct 2000

1 year 5 months

İstanbul, Turkey

Business Systems Analyst

Coca-Cola Bottlers of Turkey

Development and implementation of new technologies according to global IT Strategy of Coca-Cola
Rewarded from the Managing Director with the Certificate of Recognition for the significant contribution to the SAP-Project Implementation

Jan 1999 - Jun 1999

6 months

Ankara, Turkey

Academical Assistant

Middle East Technical University

Jun 1998 - Sep 1998

4 months

Paderborn, Germany

Intern

Heintz Nixdorf Institute

Aug 1997 - Oct 1997

3 months

İstanbul, Turkey

Intern

Mercedes-Benz Turk

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Pharmaceutical, Banking and Finance, Food and Beverage, Transportation, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Pharmaceutical

Banking and Finance

Food and Beverage

Transportation

Information Technology

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, and Research and Development.

Information Technology

Project Management

Operations

Marketing

Human Resources

Research and Development

Skills

26 Years Of Very Solid Experience In It Management, Leading Multi-cultural Teams At Local, Regional And Global Levels And Implementation Of Strategic Solutions In Complex Organisations
Strong Background In It Strategies, Architectures, Processes Gained At International Companies (Kühne+nagel, Novartis, Ibm, Deutsche Bank, Coca-cola)
Proven Track Record Of Leveraging Technology To Enhance Operational Efficiency, Streamline Processes, Deliver Innovative Solutions And Leading Transformative Technology Initiatives And Driving Organizational Growth
Strong Communication, Collaboration And Leadership Skills, Team Player, Top Performer, Result Oriented, Ability To Deal With Uncertainty And Proactively Resolve Issues To Deliver High Quality Work With Integrity

Languages

Turkish

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

Oct 1999 - Jun 2000

Marmara University

MASTER DEGREE IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT (MBA), HIGH HONOUR · Engineering Management (MBA) · İstanbul, Turkey

Oct 1996 - Jun 1999

Middle East Technical University

MINOR DEGREE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS · Information Systems · Ankara, Turkey

Oct 1994 - Jun 1999

Middle East Technical University

BACHELOUR DEGREE IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, HIGH HONOUR · Industrial Engineering · Ankara, Turkey

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Certifications & licenses

IBM Certified Senior IT Architect

ITIL Certification

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13

Experience in Pharmaceutical 11 y

Avg length 2 y 3 m

Longest experience 6 y

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, Turkey, Switzerland)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles CIO (Interim), Germany IT Head (Interim), Regional IT Head of MEA and CIS

Main industries Pharmaceutical, Banking and Finance, Food and Beverage

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Mustafa Volkan based?

Mustafa Volkan is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

What languages does Mustafa Volkan speak?

Mustafa Volkan speaks the following languages: Turkish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Mustafa Volkan have?

Mustafa Volkan has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Mustafa Volkan has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Mustafa Volkan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Mustafa Volkan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Mustafa Volkan would be well-suited for roles such as: CIO (Interim), Germany IT Head (Interim), Regional IT Head of MEA and CIS.

What is Mustafa Volkan's latest experience?

Mustafa Volkan's most recent position is CIO (Interim) at EduUP.

What companies has Mustafa Volkan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mustafa Volkan has worked for EduUP, Thai Union Sassnitz, and Kühne+Nagel.

Which industries is Mustafa Volkan most experienced in?

Mustafa Volkan is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical, Banking and Finance, and Food and Beverage. Mustafa Volkan also has some experience in Transportation, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Mustafa Volkan most experienced in?

Mustafa Volkan is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations. Mustafa Volkan also has some experience in Marketing, Human Resources, and Research and Development.

Which industries has Mustafa Volkan worked in recently?

Mustafa Volkan has recently worked in industries like Transportation, Food and Beverage, and Education.

Which business areas has Mustafa Volkan worked in recently?

Mustafa Volkan has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations.

What is Mustafa Volkan's education?

Mustafa Volkan holds a Master in Engineering Management (MBA) from Marmara University and a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Middle East Technical University.

Does Mustafa Volkan have any certificates?

Mustafa Volkan has 2 certificates. These include: IBM Certified Senior IT Architect and ITIL Certification.

What is the availability of Mustafa Volkan?

Mustafa Volkan will be available full-time from April 2026.

What is the rate of Mustafa Volkan?

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