Haluk Demirkan

Director at Sound Credit Union

Haluk Demirkan, Ph.D., was appointed to the Board in 2017, and was elected to the Board in 2018. He brings roughly 20 years of professional experience advising more than 40 Fortune 500 companies in data analytics, service innovation and digital transformation with smart machines and service-oriented technology and management.

Dr. Demirkan founded the University of Washington Tacoma business school’s Center for Business Analytics and Master of Science in Business Analytics Programs, and serves as their director.

Dr. Demirkan received a Ph.D. in Information Systems and Operations Management, and earned his post-master’s in Engineering, a master’s in Industrial and Systems Engineering and a bachelor’s of science degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Dr. Demirkan co-founded the International Society of Service Innovation Professionals—a nonprofit to promote human-centered “smart” services for value and outcome. Recognized for his expertise in his field, Dr. Demirkan frequently serves as an expert reviewer, panelist and speaker.


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Sound Credit Union

Sound provides authentic and trusted financial support and services with full-service branches around the Puget Sound. A Northwest original since 1940, they're one of Washington State’s largest credit unions, driven by the purpose of standing with members, employees and the community through all waves of life.


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