Nilüfer Değirmenci graduated from Boğaziçi University, Department of Guidance and Psychological Counselling in 1994 and completed her master’s degree in human resources at Istanbul University in 2000.
She started her career as a Guidance Counsellor at Dilko Training Center in 1994 and worked as a Human Resources Generalist at Beko Elektronik between 1996 and 2000. At Turkcell Global Bilgi, she worked as Human Resources Supervisor between 2000 and 2002, Human Resources Development Manager between 2002 and 2003, Organizational Development Manager between 2003 and 2005 and Human Resources Director between 2005 and 2008. After working as a Human Resources Consultant at The Coca-Cola Company from 2009 to 2010, she worked as Human Resources Head at C5 Elektronik between 2010 and 2011. Most recently, she held the position of Human Resources Director at DP Eurasia, reporting directly to the General Manager, responsible for the Domino's Pizza, Coffy and Homeless Chef brands from 2011 to July 2024.
Nilüfer Değirmenci has been serving as Assistant General Manager for Human Resources and Sustainability at Teknosa since April 14, 2025.