Bike Tarakcı, with over 18 years of combined experience in the industrial and banking sectors within the field of human resources, graduated from Boğaziçi University in Guidance and Psychological Counseling, subsequently completing her master’s degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology at Middle East Technical University. Beginning her career journey in 2005 at Eczacıbaşı Yapı Group, Tarakcı held diverse roles in human resources at KordSA Global between 2008 and 2011. Transitioning to the banking sector in 2012 with HSBC, she assumed responsibilities encompassing compensation, benefits, and served as a human resources business partner. Joining Standard Chartered Turkey in 2019 as the Human Resources Director, Tarakcı took charge of managing the human resources agenda. She was appointed as Executive Vice President of the Human Resources at Alternatif Bank on 2 January 2024. As a certified coach as of 2021, she is voluntarily providing coaching and mentoring to young professionals.