Experience

HAF Plastics

• United Kingdom
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founding Director

  • 2022 - Present

  HAF Plastics is UK-based company, specialises in design, development and supply of technical plastic parts. Together with its sister company, the business employs about 100 people. In addition to being one of the founding investors, I act as the interim managing director getting the company ready to move onto the next phase. HAF Plastics is UK-based company, specialises in design, development and supply of technical plastic parts. Together with its sister company, the business employs about 100 people. In addition to being one of the founding investors, I act as the interim managing director getting the company ready to move onto the next phase.


HAF Plastik
• Türkiye
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Founding Board Member

  • 2015 - Present


Ebara Corporation

• Japan
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President (Turkey)

  • Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

  Part of a successful exit to Ebara Corporation. TURKVEN, leading private equity firm in Turkey with investments of over $5 billion, owned the majority shares of Vansan before being acquired by Ebara Corporation. Part of a successful exit to Ebara Corporation. TURKVEN, leading private equity firm in Turkey with investments of over $5 billion, owned the majority shares of Vansan before being acquired by Ebara Corporation.



Franklin Electric

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Manager

  • 2018 - 2019

  FE is a public company (NASDAQ: FELE) headquartered in US, global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of electric motors, drives, fueling systems and pumps. FE has a fully owned subsidiary company in Turkey (IMPO), acquired in 2017. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership to the subsidiary company in Turkey. Lead all functions. Full P&L and Strategic Planning Responsibility. Control over $50 Million Net Sales. Lead 12 direct and 410 indirect reports. Key Contributions 28% Net Sales Growth and 46% Operating Income Growth in 2018 Better 2018 actual results vs target at all 16 different plant level operational metrics Initiated Lean Manufacturing & Thinking Transformation Program Initiated a project to rebrand the company, including its commercial brands and CI Show less



İnci GS Yuasa

• Türkiye
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Deputy General Manager | Sales & Marketing

  • 2014 - 2018

  Deputy General Manager - Sales & MarketingInci GS Yuasa is a Turkish – Japanese JV. Company is a manufacturer of energy storage systems mainly for automotive and industrial applications with its 750 employees in Turkey, UAE, Germany, Egypt and Ukraine. Key Responsibilities • Manage sales, marketing, pricing, customer services, system development, distribution and overseas branches• Control over 100 Million USD Sales Turnover• Lead a team of more than 50 high caliber white collar professionals• Position reports to Managing Director Key Contributions• Redesigned the Domestic Go to Market Strategy with the involvement of Boston Consulting Group. Project resulted in the highest domestic market share in company history• Restructured the overall export sales operations with a customer segmentation focus. Reorganization was the main driver of achieving the Highest Export Sales Volume in company history• Created the first B2B loyalty Program of the Sector targeting the sales channel. Project has received three Gold Stevie Awards in USA• Launched “digital transformation” initiative with switching to Salesforce CRM, Sales Channel Geo-Mapping, Digital Product Warranty and real-time value chain monitoring Show less

• Managing Director | JSC Metra - Ukraine

  • 2011 - 2014

  JSC Metra is the manufacturing & sales subsidiary of Inci GS YUASA in Kiev, Ukraine. Company produces starter & industrial batteries with a team of 100 employees, deliver its products to CIS Region and generates $10 million revenue. Key Contributions• Turnaround the struggling business. Company was financially in loss for the last 4 consecutive years. Business started to generate profit in the end of my first year. • Improved productivity by utilizing SAP ERP System, lean manufacturing principles, kaizen approach, cultural shift, KPI monitoring with BSC system and improving overall business discipline• Launched digital transformation initiative. Invested in ERP, CRM and BI systems Show less



Yusen İnci Logistics A.Ş.

• Board Member

  • 2014 - 2015

  Inci Logistics offers national and international Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain Solutions and Supply Chain Consultancy Services Inci Logistics offers national and international Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain Solutions and Supply Chain Consultancy Services



TEMSA

• Mexico
• Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• International Customer Services Manager

  • 2009 - 2011

  TEMSA Global manufactures and distributes Temsa Branded buses & coaches and Mitsubishi Branded light trucks in international markets. TEMSA Global has a total annual production capacity of 4.000 buses & coaches and 7.500 light trucks.Key Responsibilities and AccountabilitiesManage after sales services in 64 countries with 15 multinational regional managers located in 9 different countries and 25+ blue collars. Lead the team including hiring, performance management, salary administration, mentoring and trainingCommunicate with dealers, customers, top management and internal departments to coordinate overall after sales operations in accordance with corporate goals. Play integral role in product development activitiesPlan and develop systems and procedures to improve the quality and efficiency of the spare parts, warranty, technical service, customer support, dealer development and field service operationsHeld full strategic planning and P&L management responsibility of Temsa Austria GmbH, a Temsa Global subsidiary operates as a dealer & service in Vienna, Austria, revenues of 2M € Show less

• Regional Coordinator

  • 2007 - 2009

  Coordinated the after sales activities in Russia, Ukraine, Serbia, Romania, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, Armenia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Yemen, Oman and TRNC. Researched and analysed the commercial vehicles after sales market in the designated region. Established and expanded the service network and aftermarket sales channels. Structured the logistic flow. Selected, inspected, monitored, trained and supported the network. Assisted and advised dealers on how to overcome specific problems and obstacles. Authorized warranty repairs and product modifications. Developed creative strategies to promote spare part sales. Measured and enhanced customer satisfaction. Supervised the technical modifications and field fix projects.Released Product Quality Reports. Advised R&D along the product development projects Show less

• Project Manager

  • 2006 - 2007

  Product Development Department. Bus & Coach Body Design and Development Lead.



IVECO

• Italy
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Engineer

  • 2004 - 2006

  Lead the Trim and Body Design & Development sub-group. Mainly involved in BIW development. Managed the complete conception, design, FEA, BOM creation, prototype, test and pre-serial production phases. Outlined components and systems as well as coordinated body development projects. Member of the manufacturing support team for design resolutions, problem solving and troubleshooting. Conducted research and established standards for efficient production Lead the Trim and Body Design & Development sub-group. Mainly involved in BIW development. Managed the complete conception, design, FEA, BOM creation, prototype, test and pre-serial production phases. Outlined components and systems as well as coordinated body development projects. Member of the manufacturing support team for design resolutions, problem solving and troubleshooting. Conducted research and established standards for efficient production



Innotec

• France
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Engineer

  • 2001 - 2004

  Responsible for design of parts, systems and products for the customers from automotive industry e.g. Bosch, Audi, and VW. Developed models and designs from conceptual inputs. Managed suppliers to produce prototype parts and assemblies on schedule. Prepared engineering documents, drawings and coordinate with customer, suppliers, and assembly plants Responsible for design of parts, systems and products for the customers from automotive industry e.g. Bosch, Audi, and VW. Developed models and designs from conceptual inputs. Managed suppliers to produce prototype parts and assemblies on schedule. Prepared engineering documents, drawings and coordinate with customer, suppliers, and assembly plants