Berrin Yılmaz graduated from the Business Administration Department of Middle East Technical University and completed her MBA at Bilkent University. She has also attended leadership, change management, and coaching certificate programs at some of the world’s leading institutions, including London Business School, Ashridge Business School, and Stanford University.

Starting her career in the field of human resources, Yılmaz has held leadership roles across various sectors both in Türkiye and abroad. Between 2017 and 2018, she worked as the Human Resources Director at Sabancı Holding; from 2018 to 2022, she held the position of Deputy General Manager of Human Resources at Akçansa; and since 2022, she has been acting as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Sabancı University. Throughout her career, she has played an active role in developing human resources strategies, leading cultural transformation, advancing digitalization, and implementing projects focused on the future dynamics of the workforce.

As of November 1, 2025, Berrin Yılmaz has been appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of Enerjisa Enerji.

A passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion, and sustainability in the workplace, she actively contributes to PERYÖN, YenidenBiz, and the UN Global Compact Target Gender Equality initiatives.