John Koraltan

Managing Director @ Chemyork INC. | Driving Business Growth

Houston, Texas, United States

About

Managing Director and international business leader with over 10 years of experience driving growth across the chemical distribution, polymers, specialty chemicals, and petroleum sectors. Proven track record of leading organizations with annual revenues exceeding $80 million, managing teams of 50+ professionals, and expanding business operations across the United States, Europe, and Central Asia. Expertise includes strategic planning, P&L management, business development, supplier negotiations, international sourcing, sales leadership, and market expansion. Successfully developed and executed growth strategies that strengthened market position, increased profitability, and built long-term partnerships with global suppliers and customers. Combines strong commercial leadership with technical knowledge of materials science and industrial applications to identify market opportunities, optimize supply chains, and deliver sustainable business growth in highly competitive environments. Recognized for building high-performing teams, leading organizational transformation, and achieving measurable results across diverse international markets.

Experience

  • Managing Director at Chemyork INC.
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    Lead overall business strategy, operations, and commercial activities for a specialty chemicals and polymer distribution company serving customers across North America, Europe, and international markets. Hold full P&L responsibility for a business generating more than $80 million in annual revenue. Drive strategic growth initiatives through supplier development, market expansion, and new business acquisition programs. Negotiate commercial agreements with global manufacturers, suppliers, and key accounts to strengthen market position and profitability. Oversee sourcing, supply chain management, inventory planning, and distribution operations to ensure efficient product availability and customer satisfaction. Develop and execute sales strategies that increase revenue, expand market share, and strengthen customer retention across multiple industries. Lead international business development activities throughout the United States, Europe, Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia. Identify new product opportunities and strategic partnerships within engineering plastics, specialty chemicals, additives, and industrial raw materials. Establish performance metrics and operational excellence initiatives to improve organizational efficiency, profitability, and long-term scalability. Represent the company in executive-level negotiations, industry events, supplier meetings, and strategic partnership discussions.

  • Deputy General Manager at K I M Y A G E R
    Feb 2021 - Jul 2024 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    KIMYAGER is a leading Chemical Distribution Company which has offices in Turkey, Dubai, USA, Iraq, Georgia, Azerbaijan and China. Product portfolio of trade consists of plastic Commodities, Petroleum Commodities, Specialty Additives.

  • Director Of Sales And Business Development at Türkiye Petrolleri - TP Petrol Dağıtım A.Ş.
    Mar 2019 - Feb 2021 · 2 yrs

    LUPUS is exclusive authorized partner of TÜRKİYE PETROLLERİ “TP” brand. The company functions are; *Lubricant manufacturing, marketing and trading of TURKISH PETROLEUM "TP" brand. *Trade of petrochemicals and speciality chemicals for Plastics. My critical responsibility was P&L management.

  • Business Development Manager at ALPET
    Oct 2017 - Mar 2019 · 1 yr 6 mos

    ALPET is Turkey's leading oil distribution company and Lubricant producer. Alpet, a subsidiary of Altınbaş Holding, continues its operations in international market in terms of petrochemical products sales and production. My key role was Managing all operations including Export, Domestic, Industrial and Marine Sales. Representing the company and establishing strategic alliances globally. My key developmental role with very high level of exposure and high growth potential in the company.

  • Export Sales Executive at Akdeniz Chemson
    Oct 2012 - Oct 2017 · 5 yrs 1 mo

    A world leader in Plastic Additives, Akdeniz Chemson is a vertically integrated company that manufactures many of its raw materials at its state-of-the art production facilities. In the present day, the company continues to operate in Australia, Austria, Brazil, China, Germany, Great Britain, Turkey and the United States; and has the support of a robust global service network at its disposal. My role was managing all sales activities in Eastern Europe, CIS region and Asia.