My name is Yusuf Tokdemir.

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As an international senior board advisor and consultant specializing in agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals, water and healthcare industry companies, entrepreneurs, startups, and governmental organizations, I offer extensive expertise and strategic solutions across key areas to empower your board of directors, management and technical assistance project teams.

 

I am an international senior board advisor and consultant. I specialize in agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals, water, and healthcare. I partner with companies, entrepreneurs, startups, NGOs, and government organizations. My goal is to provide strategic solutions that empower boards of directors, management teams, and technical assistance projects.

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I follow global best practices and frameworks from leading organizations such as the United Nations (UN), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Health Organization (WHO), and the Codex Alimentarius. By integrating these proven methodologies, I help drive sustainable growth, innovation, and internationalization across every level of your organization.

 

My Services in Agriculture, Food, Water, and Healthcare Industries:

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• Advising the Board

• Corporate Strategy and Action Plans

• Corporate Balanced Scorecard and KPI Management

• Corporate Growth, Innovation, and Internationalization

• Corporate Investment Strategy and Action Plans

• Corporate Risk Management

• New Enterprise Creation Support & Incubation

• Facility Startup, Construction and Operationalization

• Crop Orchard Management

• Climate Smart Agriculture

• Market & Industry Insights with Internationalization

• New Product Development (NPD), Innovation & Technology Implementation

• Operational Efficiency & Technical Expertise from Farm to Fork

• Networking & Strategic Partnerships

• Marketing Strategy & Digital Marketing

• Digital Transformation

• Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility

• Food Safety Excellence 

• Enhancing Global Visibility 

• Capacity Building, Mentoring & Training

• Technical Assistance Projects (EU, UNDP, ADB, WB, APO)

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My work aligns with the EU Green Deal Approach, EFSA rules, UN SDGs, and WTO Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures.​

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As a senior international expert I led Technical Assistance projects for UNDP, EU, ADB, APO and WB in Turkey, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, China (PRC),Azerbaijan and Lebanon. 

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I have worked in leading Turkish, European and MEA’s companies for more than 30 years and has led strategic operations and internationalization processes for Abdi Ibrahim Pharmaceuticals (Turkey), Hero Group (Switzerland), La Poire Group (Egypt) and others.

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I have established and operationalized first infant foods manufacturing excellence center for East Europe, Turkey, MENA and CIS regions, from farm to fork in alignment with the EU Green Deal, EU Food Law, EFSA rules, Codex Alimentarius and WTO SPS Measures in Ankara, Turkey. Since 2002, the center has successfully operated as a regional export hub.

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I recently completed the Emeritus Postgraduate Certificate Programme in Digital Marketing at the Asian Institute of Management, achieving a perfect score of 100% (Dec 2023 - June 2024).

 

I hold a range of professional certifications in areas such as Value Chain Development, Climate Change, Agri-food Systems, Health Systems, Entrepreneurship, Machine Learning, Strategic Management (Post MBA), and Digital Transformation from globally renowned institutions, including Imperial College Business School, the University of Western Australia, the University of Geneva, and Stanford University.​

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I help companies build capabilities, innovate and internationalize by understanding their consumers using competitive analysis and data-driven strategies.

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Utilizing my extensive experience and expertise, coupled with my unwavering commitment to continuous learning, I consistently stay at the forefront of the latest industry and market trends and developments. This empowers me to offer cutting-edge solutions tailored to meet the dynamic and evolving needs of my clients worldwide, particularly in technical assistance projects, agri-food SMEs, corporates business start-ups and government organizations.

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I am committed to driving transformative change and fostering success in the global agri-food industry. Let's connect to explore how I can bring my wealth of experience and expertise to your organization's challenges and opportunities.

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Are you facing uncertainties or problems?

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For more than three decades, I've designed strategy and implemented action plans in high-uncertainty and complex conditions within agriculture, food, water and pharmaceutical industries. When you work with me, you benefit from my extensive experience and expertise for swift, effective solutions to your complex problems and/or issues.

 

I provide support at every step of the transformation journey to drive real and lasting change. I make it real with delivery.

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I am a mentor and independent senior board advisor for agri-food enterprises, early-stage investors and start-ups. 

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I am also a trainer, entrepreneur, strategist and conference speaker.

 

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