A well-known, successful businesswoman originally from Istanbul, Turkey, Pembe Candaner served as CEO of major employment corporations including Adecco SA Turkey, Lee Hecht Harrison and Kariyer.net. She played a key role in legalizing the establishment of private employment agencies and introducing modern working concepts such as temporary work, work-on-call and part-time work in Turkey. Pembe has advised the European Union on international employment issues specifically women’s employment. An award-winning businesswoman, Pembe has authored multiple books, hosted a TV show focused on female entrepreneurship and has lectured at Bogazici University in Istanbul and the University of California, Irvine.
Pembe is co-founder and president of JobzMall Inc. Launched in January 2018, JobzMall offers a digital ecosystem inspired by virtual reality and artificial intelligence. The advanced and intuitive virtual mall allows employers host branded “stores” offering job opportunities in a manner never seen before. With $1.5 million in seed money, JobzMall has launched with more than 250 stores, including mega-employers such as Coca Cola and the City of Los Angeles.
