Chief in Tech S1E61 - Özge Tekalp : Culture as Competitive Advantage – The Executive Leadership Model That Drives 5x Faster Revenue Growth

What if the strongest competitive advantage isn't technology, capital, or talent—but the culture leaders create?

In this Chief in Tech Deep Dive session, Özge Tekalp (Chief Customer and Project Officer at LST) explores why culture should be treated as a business growth engine rather than a secondary organizational priority.

Drawing on more than 30 years of global leadership and transformation experience, Özge examines how executive leadership shapes culture and why strong cultures can create advantages that competitors cannot easily replicate. She shares the leadership shifts needed to connect culture with transformation, customer experience, and sustainable revenue growth.

If you're leading transformation or looking to build an organization positioned for long-term growth, this conversation is for you.

Key Takeaways

• Why culture can become a defensible competitive advantage
• How executive leadership directly shapes organizational culture
• The leadership shifts that turn culture into a growth engine
• Connecting culture, digital transformation, and sustainable business performance

🎧 Tune in to discover how intentional leadership can turn culture into a powerful driver of competitive advantage and growth.