HALUK DUZTAS

Led cross-functional teams to drive global business growth, expanding market share and enhancing customer loyalty. Advised the Board on strategic decisions, long-term vision, and investment diversification. Managed global negotiations, overseeing legal complexities and restructuring corporate processes. Successfully executed projects across four countries, generating $29M in revenue. Expertise in water treatment, waste management, gas desulphurization, biogas, and environmental engineering solutions.

Directed global sales, marketing, operations, and project management,leading a team of 25. Advised the Board on vision and strategy. Achieved a 24% increase in turnover ($4.8M) and exceeded the target by 10%. Entered the U.S. market, contracting 150+ dealers and generating $1M in agreements. Achieved 22% growth in E-Shop channels. Created 7 high-potential distributors, generating $1M. Launched 4 products, driving 35% sales growth through a 360-degree business approach.Nanotechnology,nano chemicals,coatings.

Directed and executed EMEA Export Sales plans, leading a team of 10. Achieved a 20% increase in turnover ($5.5M), exceeding the target by 6%. Managed pricing, market research, and segmentation across markets including Kenya, Canada, Taiwan, and China. Recruited and mentored a high-performing sales team, improving closures by 11%. Established 7 new distributors, driving long-term growth. Developed a sales strategy, resulting in 35% year-over-year growth in new regions. Products: MDF,HDF,OSB,Plywood,Flooring.

Established and led urban development projects in both B2B and B2C markets. Managed a Sales and Operations team of 4, focusing on performance management and talent development. Formed new sales partnerships with investors, architects, designers, and construction companies. Achieved 108% of budget target ($1.2M) and consistently exceeded sales goals, earning a promotion to Sales Manager. (Bathroom, ceramic, construction materials, building materials, sanitary ware, washbasin,furniture,bathtub, mixer, faucet)

Initiated market and sales planning, overseeing product lifecycle, NPD, and GTM strategy. Increased sales by 25% with tailored recommendations. Established product positioning, pricing strategies, and roadmaps to meet revenue and profitability targets. Managed product launches with minimal delays and cost overruns. Launched 11 products in 3 years, achieving $2.5M turnover. Developed and patented a new shower system, driving innovation and growth while enhancing customer satisfaction in competitive markets.

Led a team of 6 in strategic market and sales planning, achieving $4.5M in revenue over four years, 115% above target. Consistently drove 20% annual growth while closing business relationships across UK, Italy, and Turkey. Managed market positioning, analyzed customer data, and drove 40% sales growth in Iran, Iraq, UAE, Cyprus, and Greece. Collaborated with diverse teams to identify new sales opportunities and expand services, products, and distribution channels in EMEA. Paint,coatings,adhesives,furniture.

-Managed sales activities, new business opportunities (Unilever, Basf), distributors, sales channels and international business partners -Established and maintain long term and reliable relation with existing and prospect customers with P/L responsibility -(Solvents, rare chemicals, industrial chemicals, laboratory equipments, chemicals)

-Responsible for all levels of Stability Laboratory -Managed 12 engineers and scientists working in stability laboratory -Implemented new laboratory management system -(Pharmaceutical, medicine, drug)

-Performed the final product, stability and method transfer analyses of morethan 20 medicines (Otrivine, Kolestor, Sinopryl, Bemiks-C,...) with the highest readiness levels of GMP compliance and inspection. -90% successful FDA inspection experience -(Pharmaceutical, medicine, drug)