Konca Çalkıvik began her career at Standard Chartered Bank in 1989. She joined the Eczacıbaşı Group in 1990. She took part in the establishment stage for the VitrA Tiles Company and led the foundation and management of the sales organization of VitrA ceramic tile products. Mrs. Çalkıvik represented the company worldwide between 1996 and 2006. She worked actively in Turkish Ceramics Promotion Committee which was part of the Ceramics Federation. While she was working as the Marketing Manager, Mrs. Çalkıvik focused on innovation and sustainability. She joined BCSD Turkey as Project Manager in March 2012. Since February, 2013 Mrs. Çalkıvik is the Executive Director of BCSD Turkey.
Konca Calkivik is a graduate of Boğaziçi University, Department of Political Science and International Relations. She is highly proficient in German and English.