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Connecting People Globally, Inspiring Growth

Passionate about people and possibilities, I’m on a mission to connect leaders with the opportunities that inspire growth and transformation.

Career spanning regional and global HR leadership roles

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With a career spanning regional and global HR leadership      roles across Europe, the Middle East, and North America, Serap brings a wealth of experience to the table. 

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Global HR Leader with a Passion for Innovation and Impact

I’m Serap Zel, Founder & CEO of Uplift People Consulting. With experience across 5 countries & 3 continents, I’ve led global talent strategies and executive search, successfully placing talent in 50 countries for Fortune 500s & fast-growing startups. I combine cultural intelligence with a data-driven approach to finding and developing top talent.

Passionate about the intersection of people and technology, I leverage AI-driven recruitment, leadership assessment frameworks, and innovative tools to transform how organizations attract, engage, and retain talent. My mission is to inspire growth, foster inclusion, and drive transformation—because when the right connections are made, extraordinary things happen!

Empowering Connections, Fueling Growth, Keynotes

    1. The Art & Science of Finding the Right Talent

    2. From Talent to Transformation: The New Rules of Executive Search

    3. Selecting the Right Leaders for Business Growth: Beyond the Resume

    4. The Future of Leadership: Skills That Will Define Tomorrow’s Leaders

    1. The Power of Diverse Leadership: Why It’s a Business Imperative

    2. Global Talent, Diverse Voices: Redefining Inclusion in the Modern Workplace

    3. Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers, Inspiring Change

    4. How DE&I Drives Business Growth: Lessons from Global Leaders

    1. Global Talent in Motion: Navigating the Complexities of International Recruitment

    2. Talent Without Borders: The Future of Global Workforce Strategies

    3. The Rise of Remote Work: Rethinking Talent Acquisition for a Borderless World

    1. The Intersection of People & Technology: The Future of Talent Acquisition

    2. AI in Hiring: Balancing Efficiency with the Human Touch

    3. How Technology is Redefining Leadership in the Digital Age

    4. Reskilling for the Future: Preparing Talent for Jobs That Don’t Exist Yet

    1. Putting the People Agenda at the Heart of Business Strategy

    2. HR as a Strategic Partner: Aligning Talent with Business Goals

    3. Talent Insights for Business Growth: Turning Data into Action

    1. Lessons from Leading Across Borders: My Journey as a Global Entrepreneur

    2. Passion, Purpose, and People: The Three Pillars of My Leadership Journey

Real Talks on Leadership, Talent, and Building Connections. Uplifting Leaders Podcast

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Building Diverse Workplaces in 2025

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Shaping HR in 2025

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