Istanbul, Türkiye
I am an international business leader with extensive experience in leading operations, shaping strategy, and driving transformation across dynamic markets. As Managing Director at ALPLA, I lead business operations across Turkey and Iran, focusing on long-term value creation, operational excellence, and building strong customer partnerships. My career spans engineering, program management, and commercial leadership across global organizations, giving me a holistic perspective on how to connect strategy with execution. I have consistently worked at the intersection of operations, customer engagement, and innovation, helping organizations evolve in competitive and changing environments. Beyond my executive role, I actively contribute to the development of the packaging and sustainability ecosystem through board positions. I am passionate about advancing sustainable solutions, strengthening industry collaboration, and building high-performing teams that deliver long-term impact.
Leading the strategic direction of the association, shaping industry standards and representing the sector in key stakeholder dialogues. Driving sustainability, regulatory alignment, and long-term development of the plastic packaging industry.
Actively contributing to strategic decisions, industry advocacy, and development initiatives to strengthen the position of the plastic packaging sector.
Leading the overall business across Turkey & Iran with full accountability for strategy, operations, and long-term growth. Driving transformation through operational excellence, customer partnerships, and sustainable packaging innovation. Building a high-performance organization aligned with global standards while strengthening market leadership.
Contributing to national sustainability initiatives and shaping environmental strategies within the packaging ecosystem. Supporting collaboration between industry stakeholders to advance circular economy practices.
Led regional commercial strategy across Turkey & Middle East, driving key customer partnerships and strengthening market position. Directed cross-functional teams across sales, supply chain, and operations while shaping pricing strategy and customer engagement. Acted as a strategic interface between customers and internal functions to support growth and innovation.
Managed strategic customer relationship with Renault, leading commercial activities, new business opportunities, and long-term program alignment. Acted as a key interface between customer expectations and internal execution, ensuring sustainable business development.
Directed cross-functional program execution for key automotive projects, ensuring alignment across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial objectives. Delivered complex programs while maintaining strong stakeholder alignment and customer satisfaction.
Led critical launch phase coordination, ensuring seamless communication and rapid issue resolution to support successful product introductions.