NTU x GDEXA Mentoring Program
Join the exclusive mentoring program
Our 8-week mentoring program, designed by GDEXA and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore, offers the opportunity to work with top industry experts from Europe and the US.
Program participants will be matched with a mentor for 1:1 sessions and will also have the chance to attend three masterclasses led by industry thought leaders.
Apply for program
Take advantage of the chance and receive one-on-one guidance.
13 – 31 August
2025
Programme Registration
30
available seats
Masterclasses
Join the exclusive masterclasses from our industry experts
2 September, 7:00 SGT
The Job Revolution – How AI will transform every job on earth
150 Million new jobs will be created until 2025 – 80% in the area of digital technology. And also the existing job roles and professions are going to change significantly with the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence and Digitization. In this Masterclass, Ekrem will provide insights into the changing world of the global workforce and how technology will change the way we work. Ekrem is a seasoned expert in technology and skills with stints at tech-giants like SAP and Microsoft. Tune in to this interactive session where you will get the chance addressing individual questions.
Ekrem Namazci
Founder & CEO
GDEXA / LIYA
TBD
Visit of Microsoft Innnovation Centre, Singapore
23 October, 7:00 SGT
Panel Discussion and Career Insights from Top Global Execs
Getting an internship? Applying for your dreamjob? Building a network? Land your questions during this interactive panel discussion and learn from the best how they designed and succeeded in their career. Our Global Mentors will share insights about their up’s and down’s and provide invaluable guidance to pave your path into the workforce.
Our global mentors for this program
Here is our list of industry experts for this 11th trip
Hafsia Kebbal-Levin
A visionary learning leader at Janssen Germany, she orchestrates agile, innovation-led development and change in life-changing pharmaceutical environments.
Johnson & Johnson
Janssen-Cilag GmbH (Janssen Germany) – research-driven pharmaceutical branch of J&J, founded 1959, based in Neuss; ~1,330 employees and €2.75 billion revenue in 2023
Top Skills
- Learning & Development Strategy
- Change Management & Digital Learning
- Innovation Community Leadership
- Agile Learning Solutions
- Cross-functional Leadership in Pharma
Ibo Haddad
A dynamic account executive who fuses CRM, cloud innovation, and retail insight to drive digital transformation at T-Systems, a bridge between technology vision and customer impact.
T-Systems
T-Systems International GmbH – A leading German IT services and digital transformation provider, ranking among the top firms with around €900 million in German revenue and ~2,800 employees
Top Skills
- CRM Strategy & Implementation
- Cloud Solutions & SaaS Expertise
- Digital Transformation Leadership
- Retail & CPG Domain Knowledge
- Enterprise Sales & Relationship Management
Yasemin Kelkit
A seasoned SAP & IT leader, Yasemin empowers HR teams through managed services with a human-centric approach, optimizing technology to boost employee engagement and transformation.
NTT Data
NTT Data – Global IT services and consulting company, part of NTT Group, providing innovative business solutions and technology services worldwide
Top Skills
- Leadership
- SAP SuccessFactors
- Customer Support
- Multicultural Competence
- Human Capital Management
- Consultant
Büshra Topaloglu
"A modern HR leader blending psychological expertise with strategic vision to foster empathetic, future-ready leadership."
Teekanne
TEEKANNE Germany – Established 1882; ~1,146 employees; €296.3 M revenue (2021/22); produces ~7.5 billion tea bags annually
Top Skills
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Development
- Psychological Counseling & Coaching
- Change Management
- Emotional Intelligence & Mental Health Advocacy
Esra Bektaş
A Berlin-based consultant, who blends organizational insight with social purpose and empowers inclusive human-centered transformation through global strategy and intercultural collaboration.
Accenture
Accenture – Global professional services firm, ~750,000 employees (as of mid-2024), €64.1 billion revenue in fiscal 2023, headquartered in Dublin
Top Skills
- Talent & Organizational Strategy
- Social Impact Advocacy
- Intercultural Training
- Change Leadership
- IT and Business Consultancy
Vildan Salikutluk, PhD
A UX-heavyweight with a PhD, she fuses cognitive science and human-AI insight to elevate aviation UX—crafting interaction systems that think with humans, not just for them.
DFS
DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH – Germany's air traffic control provider, responsible for the safe and efficient coordination of all domestic air traffic, serving as the backbone of national aviation infrastructure
Top Skills
- Human-AI Interaction & Cognitive Science
- UX Design for Aviation Systems
- Human-Centered AI Research
- Problem-Solving & Deliberative Judgment
- Experimental Research Methods & Empirical Design
Jannik Reinhard
A pioneering IT architect at BASF who blends technical mastery in device management with AI-driven operational excellence, shaping secure, intelligent IT systems across one of the planet’s largest industrial organizations.
BASF
BASF – the world's largest chemical company, headquartered in Ludwigshafen. As of end-2024, it employed approximately 111,822 people globally and recorded €65.3 billion in sales for full-year 2024
Top Skills
- AI-Driven IT Operations (AIOps)
- Enterprise Software
- Technical Leadership in IT Architecture
- Community Leadership & Knowledge Sharing
- Upskilling and Learning Motivation
Dr. Mohamad Sbeiti
A cybersecurity architect turned AI-driven security entrepreneur, he engineers automated, hacker-inspired defenses that help companies detect, prioritize, and neutralize vulnerabilities before attackersstrike.
ENTRYZERO
ENTRYZERO – A Munich/Bochum-based cybersecurity startup transforming threat exposure management through AI-driven automation
Top Skills
- Cybersecurity & Hacking Strategy
- AI and Machine Learning
- Technical Entrepreneurship and Startup Funding
- Research & Software Development
- Multiculture and Global Mindset
Teoman Koyuncuoglu
A seasoned sales leader at Indeed Germany, Teoman drives national account success by blending strategic leadership, CRM expertise, and high-impact relationship building in the dynamic job tech space.
Indeed
Indeed, Inc. – Founded in 2004, headquartered in Austin, Texas, and Stamford, Connecticut. Operating in 60+ countries and 28 languages. Employs over 14,600 people globally. Handles 300–330 million monthly visitors, generating billions in annual revenue, and is the world's largest job site
Top Skills
- Sales Leadership & Account Management
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Sales & Marketing Acquisition
- Leadership & Change
- CRM & Client Relationship Management
Omer Wilson
A visionary CMO who shapes the narrative of Europe’s largest green data center ecosystem - bridging AI-scale innovation with sustainability through strategic storytelling and leadership
Start Campus
Start Campus is developing the SINES DC, a 1.2 GW AI-ready data center campus in Portugal—the largest and most sustainable in Europe—powered entirely by renewable energy, with a targeted PUE of 1.1, WUE of 0, investing €8.5 billion
Top Skills
- Strategic Marketing Leadership
- Sustainable Tech & AI-scale Narration
- Cloud Technology and Data Center
- Storytelling, Branding & Positioning
- Thought-Leadership in Event and Global Marketing
Program schedule
13 Aug. - 31 Aug.
Registration opens for students
1 Sep. - 7 Sep.
Matching of students to Mentors and informing of students (Talenst)
17 Sep.
Bon Voyage Mentorship Workshop + Briefing
15 Sep. - 3 Nov.
Mentorship begins (8 weeks)