Elif Soyer joined AmCham Türkiye in August 2022 as Member Relations Coordinator and was appointed Member Relations & Business Development Director in 2024.
With nearly 30 years of professional experience, Soyer has an extensive background in business development, sales, member and stakeholder relations, strategic partnerships, project management, and people management. Throughout her career, she has held various responsibilities across the private sector, international projects, and non-profit organizations, working closely with multinational companies, business leaders, and a broad range of stakeholders.
At AmCham Türkiye, Soyer leads member relations and business development, with responsibility for new member acquisition, strengthening engagement with existing members, developing membership models and new areas of collaboration, and enhancing the overall member experience. She also focuses on expanding AmCham Türkiye’s connections across the business ecosystem, facilitating companies’ engagement with the AmCham network, and fostering sustainable collaboration among members.
Prior to joining AmCham Türkiye, Soyer served as Istanbul Project Coordinator for an EU project carried out within the framework of international cooperation. The project was funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Sequa. Earlier in her career, she held senior sales and management roles, building extensive experience in business development, customer management, and team leadership.
Soyer holds a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Istanbul University and master’s degrees in Occupational Health and Safety from Üsküdar University and Management of Non-Governmental Organizations from Istanbul Medeniyet University.
elif.soyer(at)amchamturkey.com