Guliz Hiziroglu

Guliz Hiziroglu is a professional specializing in Global Direct Sourcing and Procurement of sustainably and ethically sourced, fair trade raw ingredients with a focus on organic and natural health foods. She has expertise in wholesale trade, import, and export of CBD and hemp derivatives, including sourcing, private labeling, and distribution under the brand BOTANIKANA.

Guliz is also involved in the premium artisanal chocolate industry through her brand KURI FINE CACAO, known for its fine aroma cacao products. Her specialization includes working with all organic and sustainable products such as cacao, coffee, coconut products, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, fruit and vegetable powders, plant-based proteins, flour alternatives, fruit juice concentrates, pulps, natural sweeteners, gums, Ayurvedic herbs, herb extracts, vegetable and non-vegetable oils, and spices.

Her educational background includes studying finance at the London School of Economics and Political Science and earning a BA in Economics from Bilkent University. Guliz has held prominent roles in various organizations, currently serving as the President & CEO at Connect Naturals LLC. Her past experiences include being the Foreign Trade Director at Selnikel, Founder of KURI FINE CACAO, Vice President, Head of Sourcing & Purchasing, and Executive Consultant at Ultimate Superfoods, among other roles in organizations like Deutsche Bank, ABN AMRO Bank N.V., and Julius Baer.

Guliz Hiziroglu's diverse expertise in sourcing organic and sustainable products, as well as her background in finance and economics, positions her as a successful entrepreneur and leader in the industry.