Canan Pala Giliğ
Director of International Relations, Bursa Metropolitan Municipality
Canan Pala Giliğ graduated from the Department of Mathematics at Uludağ University. Following her graduation, she worked in various public institutions, gaining 10 years of experience. During this period, she developed expertise in both administrative and institutional processes through the diverse roles she undertook.
Since 2024, she has been serving as the Director of International Relations at Bursa Metropolitan Municipality. In this role, her primary responsibilities include fostering collaboration with national and international institutions, implementing projects aimed at enhancing the municipality’s global visibility, and strengthening diplomatic relations.
Her skills in strategic planning, coordination, representation, and communication enable her to contribute effectively to the institution’s goals. With a strong background in mathematical analysis and systematic thinking, combined with extensive public sector experience, she adopts solution-oriented, efficient, and analytical approaches to business processes. In addition, her experience in team management and internal communication has reinforced her ability to work effectively with stakeholders from various disciplines.