Dr. Ceyhun Emre Dogru works as a consultant and academic in the fields of strategy and corporate affairs. As a managing partner at CORPERA Consulting, he provides consultancy services to international companies on topics such as political and economic risk analysis, government and stakeholder engagement, strategic decision-making, advocacy, and strategic communication. Additionally, Dr. Dogru holds the position of Secretary General at Türkiye’s Public Affairs Institute. As an academic, he teaches courses on Critical Thinking and Strategic Decision-Making, International Negotiation, and Non-Market Strategy: Business, Government, Society at Boğaziçi University. Dr. Ceyhun Emre Dogru also delivers speeches and organizes training sessions for the private sector and public institutions in these areas.

Dogru began his career as an international political analyst, and has served at the United Nations and NATO. After holding the position of TUSIAD’s (Turkish Industry & Business Association) representative in Washington in 2012, he continued his career as a consultant. He completed his undergraduate studies at Ankara University’s Faculty of Political Sciences and at the Université Libre de Bruxelles, obtained his master’s degree from the European Institute and his doctoral degree from Koç University. His articles have been published in various outlets such as Harvard Business Review, Palgrave, FastCompany, and Dünya Gazetesi.

Strategic Advisory

As a strategic advisor, I work with decision-makers in business and politics to clarify their thinking about some of the most complex problems. I assist them in making strategic decisions under high uncertainty, and with significant impact on their organizations and societies.

Corporate Consulting

As the managing partner of CORPERA Consulting, I advise multinational firms on corporate and public affairs to support their strategic business priorities. My work focuses on analyzing policy- making processes, identifying emerging issues, monitoring legislative changes, developing public policy strategies, coordinating external communications, engaging public authorities and advocating policy positions.

Speaking & Training

I give keynote speeches and training sessions to organizations to provide inspiration, raise awareness and build skills about the most business-critical topics.

Academia

I have the privilege of teaching some of the brightest minds at Türkiye’s top-ranking Boğaziçi University on Critical Thinking & Decision-Making, International Negotiation, and Nonmarket Strategy: Business, Government, and Society.

Thought Leadership

In partnership with Harvard Business Review Türkiye, I produce “Inside Business” show where I discuss global developments and ideas that shape the business environment, and share strategic lessons for decision-makers.

Civil Society

I actively contribute to the work of Turkish Ethics and Reputation Society and Corporate Governance Association of Turkey in the fields of anti-corruption and good governance. I also sit on the board of alumni associations Koc University and Ankara University Faculty of Political Science.