Aclan, Founder & CEO

I started Didavo out of passion for
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at work.

Throughout my journey of coming-out at work and immigration, I witnessed firsthand the transformative power of inclusive leadership and diverse work cultures. I believe in the responsibility businesses have to bring Diversity, Equity and Inclusion forward. 

While many business leaders understand the importance of DEI for attracting and retaining talent, many lack the means or knowledge to work on DEI effectively. The market for diversity consulting is saturated with influencers, or activists who struggle to speak the language of business, focusing on surface level interventions like talks, rankings and basic trainings. While larger companies can afford top-tier support on this topic, especially small and medium sized businesses struggle to do so.

Didavo is my response to these challenges. Drawing on my engineering and consulting background, I want to contribute positively to a cause that I am passionate about. Didavo delivers high quality, pragmatic DEI solutions, specifically designed for SMEs, offering top-tier consultancy value at a competitive price. 

About Me

I was born and raised in Turkey until we moved to the United States during high school. I studied mechanical and industrial engineering in Upstate New York. After my studies, I moved to Germany, planning and optimizing factories for Siemens. I continued my career at the Boston Consulting Group, as an expert on operations and manufacturing. I also briefly worked at the World Economic Forum, focusing on data and manufacturing. Since 2021 I am following my passion for diversity and inclusion with Didavo.