Duygu Erzurumlu Cengiz studied Business Administration at Gazi University in Ankara between 1995-1999 and completed the MBA program at the University of Lincoln. After starting her career during her student years, she joined Petrol Ofisi and Group Companies in the field of Human Resources in 2000. Having assumed many different roles throughout her career, Duygu Erzurumlu Cengiz has served as Human Resources Organizational Development Manager, R&M Human Resources Manager, OMV Petrol Ofisi Human Resources Operations Manager, and Petrol Ofisi Human Resources Operations Manager. Duygu Erzurumlu Cengiz, who served as Akenerji Human Resources and Shared Services Director between 2019 and 2024, has been serving as Akkök Holding CHRO since 2021. In addition to her current role, she serves as the Chairman of the Board of Akhan A.Ş., Kidzania Board Member, and Dinkal A.Ş. Board Member.