M. Emre Özbay

International Business Development Manager, MBA

Ankara, Türkiye

About

Results-oriented international business development professional with extensive experience in the defence, aerospace, and government sectors. Proven track record in managing cross-border negotiations and establishing strategic partnerships. Strong interpersonal, analytical, and cross-cultural communication skills, combined with a strategic understanding of both public and private defence ecosystems.

Experience

  • International Business Development Manager at HAVELSAN
    Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

    ·        Manage HAVELSAN’s international business development activities across Eastern and Northern Europe. ·        Conduct high-level negotiations with ministries, armed forces, and industry partners for cooperation and localization. ·        Drive regional growth strategies and monitor defence modernization programs aligned with NATO and EU initiatives. ·        Coordinate internal stakeholders (R&D, Product, Legal, Finance) to ensure coherent and compliant project execution. ·        Draft, negotiate, and finalize NDAs, LoAs, MoUs, and agency contracts. ·        Prepare strategic briefings and country reports for executive management. ·        Represent HAVELSAN at international exhibitions, defence expos, and bilateral government meetings.

  • Tbmm at Grand National Assembly of Turkey (Turkish Parliament/TBMM)
    Apr 2021 - Nov 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    ·        Provided policy and legislative analysis for parliamentary committees and intergovernmental relations. ·        Coordinated high-level communications with ministries, embassies, and international organizations. ·        Led advisory teams and implemented internal coordination mechanisms. ·        Prepared strategic dossiers, speeches, and official correspondence for senior leadership.

  • Purchasing Specialist at IMCA (Electronics and Mechanics)
    Jul 2020 - Apr 2021 · 10 mos

    Main Suppliers: Honeywell, Moog, Euroquartz, Congatec, Ikey, Kontron, Mac, Mtron, Pegerine Psemi, Piconics, Schroff Nvent, Synqor, Omnetics, Mpe, Statek, Swissbit, Rfci, Polyphaser, Polyfet, Connect Tech, Diamond Main Customers: Aselsan, Roketsan, Havelsan, Stm, Tai, Tualcom, Esen Sistem, Tei, Meteksan Savunma, Bites, Atel ·        Managed supplier relations, logistics operations, and procurement documentation for industrial electronics. ·        Negotiated international contracts and improved SAP-based process efficiency.

  • Business Development and Account Executive (Aviation & Aerospace) at AMI Metals, Inc.
    May 2018 - Apr 2020 · 2 yrs

    Provide aluminum plate, sheet, bar and extruded profiles for the aerospace industry. Main Customers: Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Airbus, Dassault, Sikorsky, Gulfstream, Tai, Alp Aviation, Kale Aviation, Aselsan, Vestel Defence. ·        Supplied aluminum materials for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) and other aerospace projects. ·        Coordinated with global suppliers (Arconic, Constellium, Aleris) and ensured export compliance. ·        Forecasted demand, optimized inventory, and achieved on-time delivery performance above 98%.

  • Regional Business Development & Sales Executive at Continental
    Aug 2014 - Jan 2016 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Central Anatolia - Black Sea Region ·        Managed dealer network across multiple provinces. ·        Increased regional turnover by 22% through market expansion and credit risk control.