ESTIEM (European Students of Industrial Engineering and Management) is the leading network connecting students who combine technological knowledge with management skills across Europe. Founded in 1990, ESTIEM is a voluntary, non-profit, non-governmental, and apolitical student organization, run by students for students. It unites 76 Local Groups in 26 countries, promoting international collaboration and educational development in the field of Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM).
ESTIEM’s mission is to connect and support the growth and sustainability of local IEM student associations, fostering collaboration, cultural exchange, and the development of personal and professional skills. Each year, more 1,500 students participate in ESTIEM’s 180+ annual events across Europe These include academic seminars, leadership trainings, case competitions, cultural programs and business-related events.
Defne Akar is the Vice President Finance of the 37th Board of ESTIEM. As Vice President of Finance, she is responsible for overseeing the organization’s financial matters including fundraising, central accounting and bookkeeping, while ensuring transparency and accountability. She is also responsible for financial matters towards the General Assembly and the Dutch government. She is nearing the end of her bachelor’s in industrial engineering at METU.
Teodora Maric is the Vice President of Education of ESTIEM (European Students of Industrial Engineering and Management), where she leads the strategic development of educational initiatives for a network of Industrial Engineering and Management students across Europe. She is currently completing her master’s degree in industrial engineering and management, specializing in Organization and Business Management, at the Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, where she will continue her academic journey by pursuing a PhD.
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