Zafer Parlar

Former Nike General Manager, Founder of Istventures Private Equity, Author of ''Business Over Turkish Coffee”

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Zafer Parlar's Biography

Mr. Parlar earned his Management and Business administration degree along with Masters degrees in International Business Relations and Marketing in Holland. In 2012, Mr. Parlar’s book “Business over Turkish Coffee” is published and has been sold by Apple Books and Amazon.It is being used as a guide to Turkish business culture by the consulates, universities and companies. Zafer Parlar is highly popular for delivering speeches at international companies as well as universities and other institutions.He has also been among the speakers featured at The Economist’s “Roundtable Meetings” and The World Economic Forum (WEF). Parlar has held senior leadership roles at Mexx International B. V and Nike Inc. He is the founder of a private investment fund Istventures which has been investing in service, sports wear and financial technologies areas. Zafer Parlar speaks English, Dutch and Turkish.

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International Business Development and Management | Zafer Parlar

Managing Through High Inflation and Interest Rates | Zafer Parlar

Business over Turkish Coffee

Türk İş Kültürü

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Zafer Parlar Keynote Topics

International Business Development and Management

Zafer draws on his global leadership experience at Nike, Mexx, and as founder of Istventures to share how businesses can successfully expand across borders. He explores the cultural, strategic, and operational dynamics that shape international growth.

This keynote equips leaders with practical tools to manage diverse markets and seize new opportunities. Audiences leave with insights into building resilient strategies that thrive in today’s interconnected economy.

Managing Through High Inflation and Interest Rates

Our speaker examines one of the most pressing challenges facing leaders today: navigating business in volatile economic conditions. Zafer highlights strategies for maintaining performance, protecting margins, and adapting to uncertainty.

This session provides executives with a framework for making sound decisions in turbulent times. Attendees walk away prepared to steer their organizations with clarity and resilience, even under intense financial pressures.

Zafer Parlar's Biography

It is being used as a guide to Turkish business culture by the consulates, universities and companies. Zafer Parlar is highly popular for delivering speeches at international companies as well as universities and other institutions.

He has also been among the speakers featured at The Economist’s “Roundtable Meetings” and The World Economic Forum (WEF). Parlar has held senior leadership roles at Mexx International B. V and Nike Inc. He is the founder of a private investment fund Istventures which has been investing in service, sports wear and financial technologies areas.

Zafer Parlar speaks English, Dutch and Turkish.

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Zafer Parlar is available for corporate conferences, leadership events, award ceremonies, internal team days and online sessions, in the UK and internationally.

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Zafer Parlar typically delivers 30 to 60 minute keynotes with optional audience Q&A, and can tailor the timing or run a longer workshop format to suit your event.