Betül Sezgin

Betül Sezgin has carried her entrepreneurial journey from Turkey to Belgium, making significant contributions in women’s entrepreneurship, human resources consulting, and interior architecture at both national and international levels. As the founder of Brussels-based Pard Consulting BV and İzmir-based Betül Sezgin Studio, she has built her business vision on the principles of sustainability, innovative design, and social transformation.

Between 2020 and 2024, Sezgin served as the President of the Board of the İzmir Businesswomen’s Association (İZİKAD). She currently chairs İZİKAD’s Advisory Board and supports the association’s magazine İş’te Kadın with editorial contributions. At the same time, she actively contributes to the international expansion of GIFED, a federation representing nine women’s associations across Turkey, in her role as Vice President.

Sezgin stands out with projects that place women’s economic and social empowerment at the center. She is the driving force behind innovative initiatives such as the Equal Build Index, aimed at establishing gender equality certification in the construction sector; EKO-KOOP, a branding and digitalization program for women’s cooperatives; and Femmentors, an international mentorship program for women architects and designers.

Having spoken at numerous international platforms including Tashkent, Bishkek, Barcelona, Alexandria, Brussels, Istanbul, and İzmir, Betül Sezgin is recognized for her efforts in strengthening women’s leadership in business.