DER Social CEO

• Jan 2019 - Present

When Ilkay Özkisaoglu started using LinkedIn more actively for his company IMBEO® in 2018, he probably never would have dreamed of what would develop from it: within three years he became the face and brand ambassador of the manufacturing industry on LinkedIn in the Germanspeaking DACH region (Germany, Austria & Switzerland). Today he passes on his knowledge in various web events and within his network on LinkedIn, primarily to self-employed persons, managing partners and C-level executives… Show more When Ilkay Özkisaoglu started using LinkedIn more actively for his company IMBEO® in 2018, he probably never would have dreamed of what would develop from it: within three years he became the face and brand ambassador of the manufacturing industry on LinkedIn in the Germanspeaking DACH region (Germany, Austria & Switzerland). Today he passes on his knowledge in various web events and within his network on LinkedIn, primarily to self-employed persons, managing partners and C-level executives from medium-sized companies. His clear goal: to convey understandable and, above all, practical tips (#ilkays365LinkedInTips) and suggestions that offer real added value and help entrepreneurs to position themselves as industry experts through thought leadership. Because the businessman is convinced that a professional LinkedIn presence is an absolute must-have, especially for upper management levels. His advice: “My clear recommendation to all SMEs is that they definitely deal with LinkedIn B2Business Development and make sales fit for LinkedIn. The synergies and opportunities that result from this are priceless and can be forward-looking for a company - also and especially in times when opportunities for personal networking meetings are limited.” Ilkay Özkisaoglu is active on LinkedIn as “DER Social CEO”, content creator, live host and now as a LinkedIn Learning trainer. His free LinkedIn Learning courses "LinkedIn kennenlernen" and "LinkedIn Premium für Eilige" are popular in the LinkedIn community. The flagship course is accompanied by a weekly LinkedIn newsletter of the same name and offers every beginner the opportunity to actively work on sections of the course on a weekly basis. He is active as a content creator and co-founder of the LinkedIn group Composites Lounge with over 1,500 members, who network about lightweight technology, innovation and sustainability in fiber composites. Finally, in September 2023 DER Social CEO earned the LinkedIn Community Top Voice badge. Show less When Ilkay Özkisaoglu started using LinkedIn more actively for his company IMBEO® in 2018, he probably never would have dreamed of what would develop from it: within three years he became the face and brand ambassador of the manufacturing industry on LinkedIn in the Germanspeaking DACH region (Germany, Austria & Switzerland). Today he passes on his knowledge in various web events and within his network on LinkedIn, primarily to self-employed persons, managing partners and C-level executives… Show more When Ilkay Özkisaoglu started using LinkedIn more actively for his company IMBEO® in 2018, he probably never would have dreamed of what would develop from it: within three years he became the face and brand ambassador of the manufacturing industry on LinkedIn in the Germanspeaking DACH region (Germany, Austria & Switzerland). Today he passes on his knowledge in various web events and within his network on LinkedIn, primarily to self-employed persons, managing partners and C-level executives from medium-sized companies. His clear goal: to convey understandable and, above all, practical tips (#ilkays365LinkedInTips) and suggestions that offer real added value and help entrepreneurs to position themselves as industry experts through thought leadership. Because the businessman is convinced that a professional LinkedIn presence is an absolute must-have, especially for upper management levels. His advice: “My clear recommendation to all SMEs is that they definitely deal with LinkedIn B2Business Development and make sales fit for LinkedIn. The synergies and opportunities that result from this are priceless and can be forward-looking for a company - also and especially in times when opportunities for personal networking meetings are limited.” Ilkay Özkisaoglu is active on LinkedIn as “DER Social CEO”, content creator, live host and now as a LinkedIn Learning trainer. His free LinkedIn Learning courses "LinkedIn kennenlernen" and "LinkedIn Premium für Eilige" are popular in the LinkedIn community. The flagship course is accompanied by a weekly LinkedIn newsletter of the same name and offers every beginner the opportunity to actively work on sections of the course on a weekly basis. He is active as a content creator and co-founder of the LinkedIn group Composites Lounge with over 1,500 members, who network about lightweight technology, innovation and sustainability in fiber composites. Finally, in September 2023 DER Social CEO earned the LinkedIn Community Top Voice badge. Show less

DER Social CEO

• Nov 2015 - Present

Under the IMBEO PASSIONATE B2B PARTNERSHIPS roof I have developed a Framework called "The Social Leadership Quadrant" to empower business owners, CEOs, CXOs, Managing Directors and top leaders to transform their business through and with professional Social Media. The quadrant is a holistic framework that provides insights into the future leader, who as a thought leader not only enhances his/her personal brand, but also through employee advocacy brings voice to their employees through… Show more Under the IMBEO PASSIONATE B2B PARTNERSHIPS roof I have developed a Framework called "The Social Leadership Quadrant" to empower business owners, CEOs, CXOs, Managing Directors and top leaders to transform their business through and with professional Social Media. The quadrant is a holistic framework that provides insights into the future leader, who as a thought leader not only enhances his/her personal brand, but also through employee advocacy brings voice to their employees through corporate influencer programs. Moreover, The Social Leadership Quadrant comprises of elements that may not be visible at a first glance. The salesforce and your business developers may use professional social media for customer acquisition and/or retention. Finally, the framework includes external brand ambassadors to improve overall relevance by creating trust in your markets. With this framework any leader, who is open for professional social media will create more reach and visibility on socials. Alongside the increased visibility, the corporate will generate organic leads and reputation on both the market-place and the talent markets. Just write me a DM here on LinkedIn to start a conversation. My background is clearly the manufacturing industry. Therefore, this framework is best suited for any kind of industry serving various sectors, such as process, energy, automotive, aerospace, shipbuilding and so forth. Let's keep in touch! Best regards, Ilkay Özkisaoglu

LinkedIn® B2Business Development, Community Architecture, Content Creation, LinkedIn Live & Events

• Nov 2015 - Present

I thrive to inspire, convince and uplift people through my content in LinkedIn. My content is aimed at CXOs and owners of SMB/SMEs and will empower them to use LinkedIn to their personal and corporate benefit. First and foremost I ensure their strategy and positioning is fit for communication on LinkedIn. Secondly, my coachees become iterate on how to apply all LinkedIn communication tools safely to enhance their reputation. Finally, I show them how to turn Users and Followers into happy… Show more I thrive to inspire, convince and uplift people through my content in LinkedIn. My content is aimed at CXOs and owners of SMB/SMEs and will empower them to use LinkedIn to their personal and corporate benefit. First and foremost I ensure their strategy and positioning is fit for communication on LinkedIn. Secondly, my coachees become iterate on how to apply all LinkedIn communication tools safely to enhance their reputation. Finally, I show them how to turn Users and Followers into happy clients. Measurable Results are: *3-5 times more visibility in the target sector *10x more warm leads *10× more sales orders to increase revenue and profits in a healthy way.

Coach, Speaker & Thought Leader in Innovation, Sales & Business Development Mgmt.

• Nov 2015 - Present

Ready for Take off? In parallel to my routine activities in B2Business Development, I work with less than a handful elite SMEs on their corporate and personal growth. SMEs working with me double their high 7 digit sales revenue that is often like a glass ceiling to 8 digits and quadruple their EBITDA within five years to become a solid 7 digit year-to-year. Since this program is similar to a HIIT (high intensity interval training) exercise I have only limited space, i.e. am… Show more Ready for Take off? In parallel to my routine activities in B2Business Development, I work with less than a handful elite SMEs on their corporate and personal growth. SMEs working with me double their high 7 digit sales revenue that is often like a glass ceiling to 8 digits and quadruple their EBITDA within five years to become a solid 7 digit year-to-year. Since this program is similar to a HIIT (high intensity interval training) exercise I have only limited space, i.e. am onboarding only two clients per annum. We work on creating a competitive advantage that you, your sales or biz dev team have not considered or been able to implement before. This program will equip you and your teams with the necessary confidence that will enable them achieve results you haven't seen before. Working with me, means you will start growing (again) already in the first year. My program works best for clients from A) NAFTA, MERCOSUL & EMEA regions B) Composites, Thermal Insulation, FireProtection, Technical Textile solutions that are intended C) for use in Off-/Highway Automotive, Aerospace, RollingStock, MassTransit, Oil&Gas, Powergeneration, Metallurgy and Process Industries. If you'd like to explore whether you have already the foundation to build-on it with my program, please get in touch. Drop me a mail or fill in the form and I get back to you straight away to discover your path to extraordinary success in 2020 and beyond. #b2businessdevelopment #strategy #competitiveadvantage

LinkedIn Learning Instructor

• Nov 2022 - Present

Founder

• Jan 2021 - Present

Join my elite Content Creator Club to realize all your aims and objectives as a Content Creator in your industry. Join my elite Content Creator Club to realize all your aims and objectives as a Content Creator in your industry.

Co-Founder and Facilitator

• Feb 2020 - Present

Technology, Innovation, Sustainability and Networking Coverage in FRP and composites. Technology, Innovation, Sustainability and Networking Coverage in FRP and composites.

Business Innovation Coach

• Nov 2015 - Present

Coaching European SMEs under the EIC (European Innovation Council, former Horizon2020) programme led by the European Innovation Council (EIC) with a focus on business innovation and development. Designed for innovative SME's that have disruptive innovations and require both financial and coaching support, can apply. Check your region's #EEN like Enterprise Europe Network France Méditerranée or others (Link below) You can book me up to twelve days through their standardised… Show more Coaching European SMEs under the EIC (European Innovation Council, former Horizon2020) programme led by the European Innovation Council (EIC) with a focus on business innovation and development. Designed for innovative SME's that have disruptive innovations and require both financial and coaching support, can apply. Check your region's #EEN like Enterprise Europe Network France Méditerranée or others (Link below) You can book me up to twelve days through their standardised HORIZON2020 process or as your private business coach, of course. In the past two years I worked with a number of award-winning "coachees" across Europe successfully, like Ionitech Ltd. (BG), TITK e.V. (D), ALSITEK LIMITED (UK), Neuron soundware (CZ), TiK-Technologie in Kunststoff GmbH (D) to name a few. Within the coaching days we run through inspiring questions re. downstream competitive advantage and dealing with risk averse customers the most pressing problem for disruptive innovators like YOU. Your benefit is hands-on advise from a scholar-practitioner that can be turned immediately into action on managing customer success. Link EEN touch points: https://lnkd.in/dfMshfE Current exciting assignments included Biz & Corp Development coachings of SME company owners and leaders that are engaged in highly innovative solutions such as Melamine based Meltblown non-wovens, Environmental Protection Equipment (Wastewater Regeneration), Ionic - Nitrogen Steel Heat treatment, Sound Monitoring by Artificial Intelligence (AI) for PREDICTIVE maintainance in MRO's, Silica/Alumina foam Matrix Composites (filtration), Aluminum Processing equipment. Up until 2018 several Phase I+ II assignments were concluded in person including, but not limited to Germany, the UK, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic. Contact me through email or the casetracker to benefit from 25+ years in Biz and Corp Dev and to book YOUR slots. Show less Coaching European SMEs under the EIC (European Innovation Council, former Horizon2020) programme led by the European Innovation Council (EIC) with a focus on business innovation and development. Designed for innovative SME's that have disruptive innovations and require both financial and coaching support, can apply. Check your region's #EEN like Enterprise Europe Network France Méditerranée or others (Link below) You can book me up to twelve days through their standardised… Show more Coaching European SMEs under the EIC (European Innovation Council, former Horizon2020) programme led by the European Innovation Council (EIC) with a focus on business innovation and development. Designed for innovative SME's that have disruptive innovations and require both financial and coaching support, can apply. Check your region's #EEN like Enterprise Europe Network France Méditerranée or others (Link below) You can book me up to twelve days through their standardised HORIZON2020 process or as your private business coach, of course. In the past two years I worked with a number of award-winning "coachees" across Europe successfully, like Ionitech Ltd. (BG), TITK e.V. (D), ALSITEK LIMITED (UK), Neuron soundware (CZ), TiK-Technologie in Kunststoff GmbH (D) to name a few. Within the coaching days we run through inspiring questions re. downstream competitive advantage and dealing with risk averse customers the most pressing problem for disruptive innovators like YOU. Your benefit is hands-on advise from a scholar-practitioner that can be turned immediately into action on managing customer success. Link EEN touch points: https://lnkd.in/dfMshfE Current exciting assignments included Biz & Corp Development coachings of SME company owners and leaders that are engaged in highly innovative solutions such as Melamine based Meltblown non-wovens, Environmental Protection Equipment (Wastewater Regeneration), Ionic - Nitrogen Steel Heat treatment, Sound Monitoring by Artificial Intelligence (AI) for PREDICTIVE maintainance in MRO's, Silica/Alumina foam Matrix Composites (filtration), Aluminum Processing equipment. Up until 2018 several Phase I+ II assignments were concluded in person including, but not limited to Germany, the UK, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic. Contact me through email or the casetracker to benefit from 25+ years in Biz and Corp Dev and to book YOUR slots. Show less

Management Consultant

• May 2019 - Present

EUREKA is a publicly-funded, intergovernmental network, involving over 40 countries. EUREKA’s aim is to enhance European competitiveness by fostering innovation-driven entrepreneurship in Europe, between small and large industry, research institutes and universities. By doing this, EUREKA concentrates the existing potential of experts, of knowledge, research facilities and financial resources in a more efficient way. EUREKA is constantly proving its value through a wealth of success… Show more EUREKA is a publicly-funded, intergovernmental network, involving over 40 countries. EUREKA’s aim is to enhance European competitiveness by fostering innovation-driven entrepreneurship in Europe, between small and large industry, research institutes and universities. By doing this, EUREKA concentrates the existing potential of experts, of knowledge, research facilities and financial resources in a more efficient way. EUREKA is constantly proving its value through a wealth of success stories – innovative products, processes and services that have been launched onto the market over the last 30 years, creating additional turnover and jobs for European companies, small and large – and by supporting the internationalization of businesses with innovative ideas. EUREKA is a leading open platform for international cooperation in innovation. It remains to this day the only initiative of its kind committed to the ‘bottom-up’ principle - ensuring that any R&D project with a good business plan receives the support it deserves, independent of its technological nature, or the type of organisations involved. Show less EUREKA is a publicly-funded, intergovernmental network, involving over 40 countries. EUREKA’s aim is to enhance European competitiveness by fostering innovation-driven entrepreneurship in Europe, between small and large industry, research institutes and universities. By doing this, EUREKA concentrates the existing potential of experts, of knowledge, research facilities and financial resources in a more efficient way. EUREKA is constantly proving its value through a wealth of success… Show more EUREKA is a publicly-funded, intergovernmental network, involving over 40 countries. EUREKA’s aim is to enhance European competitiveness by fostering innovation-driven entrepreneurship in Europe, between small and large industry, research institutes and universities. By doing this, EUREKA concentrates the existing potential of experts, of knowledge, research facilities and financial resources in a more efficient way. EUREKA is constantly proving its value through a wealth of success stories – innovative products, processes and services that have been launched onto the market over the last 30 years, creating additional turnover and jobs for European companies, small and large – and by supporting the internationalization of businesses with innovative ideas. EUREKA is a leading open platform for international cooperation in innovation. It remains to this day the only initiative of its kind committed to the ‘bottom-up’ principle - ensuring that any R&D project with a good business plan receives the support it deserves, independent of its technological nature, or the type of organisations involved. Show less

Sales Director and Vice General Manager Technical Textiles

• May 2002 - May 2016

Strategy formulation and implementation with a truly comitted sales force on Technical Textiles (needlepunched nonwovens, wide and narrow fabrics, braided packings, filament and spun yarns) and insulation materials made from high-performance functional fibres. With my domestic and international team of Key Account Managers we target applications such as fire protection, thermal & acoustical insulation, filtration, sealing and composite reinforcements that are applied in MRO markets like power… Show more Strategy formulation and implementation with a truly comitted sales force on Technical Textiles (needlepunched nonwovens, wide and narrow fabrics, braided packings, filament and spun yarns) and insulation materials made from high-performance functional fibres. With my domestic and international team of Key Account Managers we target applications such as fire protection, thermal & acoustical insulation, filtration, sealing and composite reinforcements that are applied in MRO markets like power generation, process industries, oil & gas, machine, plant & civil construction and OEM markets like HVAC, automotive and aerospace industry. Show less Strategy formulation and implementation with a truly comitted sales force on Technical Textiles (needlepunched nonwovens, wide and narrow fabrics, braided packings, filament and spun yarns) and insulation materials made from high-performance functional fibres. With my domestic and international team of Key Account Managers we target applications such as fire protection, thermal & acoustical insulation, filtration, sealing and composite reinforcements that are applied in MRO markets like power… Show more Strategy formulation and implementation with a truly comitted sales force on Technical Textiles (needlepunched nonwovens, wide and narrow fabrics, braided packings, filament and spun yarns) and insulation materials made from high-performance functional fibres. With my domestic and international team of Key Account Managers we target applications such as fire protection, thermal & acoustical insulation, filtration, sealing and composite reinforcements that are applied in MRO markets like power generation, process industries, oil & gas, machine, plant & civil construction and OEM markets like HVAC, automotive and aerospace industry. Show less

Managing Director

• Aug 2001 - Apr 2002

Leading a cross-functional team in the manufacture and distribution of technical textiles, gaskets and sheet materials for OEM and MRO process industries as well as fabric and rubber Expansion Joints for the South African Energy sector in the presence of an exciting wide cultural diversity. Leading a cross-functional team in the manufacture and distribution of technical textiles, gaskets and sheet materials for OEM and MRO process industries as well as fabric and rubber Expansion Joints for the South African Energy sector in the presence of an exciting wide cultural diversity.

Regional Sales Manager Fibre Reinforced Gasket materials

• Mar 1994 - Jul 2001

Channel management on Non-asbestos, fibre Reinforced, Graphite, Metallic Gaskets and insulation materials for Cutters, OEMs and MRO requirements in process industries like petro-/chemical, refinery and power generation. Market responsibilities included: BeNeLux, Spain, Portugal, UK, Ireland, Central- and Eastern Europe, Turkey, Near- and Middle East, NAFTA, Mercosul, Africa. Channel management on Non-asbestos, fibre Reinforced, Graphite, Metallic Gaskets and insulation materials for Cutters, OEMs and MRO requirements in process industries like petro-/chemical, refinery and power generation. Market responsibilities included: BeNeLux, Spain, Portugal, UK, Ireland, Central- and Eastern Europe, Turkey, Near- and Middle East, NAFTA, Mercosul, Africa.