Mehmet Koçali

The Ayadee Foundation has recently been re-launched as a cross between a think tank and a technology incubator, with a focus on using technology to make a global impact in the food and agriculture sector. Our board of directors has decided that Food Waste will be our initial focus, and we have established our Food Waste Lab as the center of this initiative.

Focal Haus is a global digital and web design agency based in Istanbul and the US. Focal Haus actively partakes in humanitarian causes and provides pro-bono web design and development services to several non-profit organizations every year.

Radiant Inks is an ecological textile screen printing inks producer based in Serbia, that has extensive knowledge and experience within the industry for more than 25 years.

I'm consulting various small to middle sized companies in different industries on sales, marketing, and operations.

Ensured effective control of marketing results, and took corrective action to guarantee that marketing objectives were obtained with designated budgets. Established and maintained a consistent corporate image throughout all product lines, marketing collaterals, and events. Assessed performance evaluations and directed staffing and training.

Developed and managed the annual operational budget. Administered payrolls and employee benefits. Kept track of staffing requirements and hired new talent as needed. Served as the primary liaison to the legal counsel in drafting legal contracts with sales and distribution partners, and direct and indirect procurement suppliers.

Overall responsibility for corporate identity and brand management. Managed the design and production of all marketing materials in line with marketing plans. Organized and oversaw all activities for trade show participations and was the lead representative at each. Analyzed detailed sales statistics to determine future sales forecasts and optimal inventory requirements.

Developed and implemented the sales strategy to drive business growth for significant market penetration. Coordinated with operations to ensure successful inventory management and distributions within the supply chain.

Created and maintained a documentation system where all procurement and purchasing activities were recorded in detail for future reference. Coordinated with the sales team to ensure procurement needs were met timely. Headed all import activities, from supplier assessments to import procedures.

Was responsible for analyzing market trends and identifying key product groups with the highest potential to increase sales. Played a key role in changing the corporate branding, reviewing all marcom activities and collaterals.

• Completed the 4-year curriculum in 3 years with High-Honors • Won academic excellence scholarship • Co-founder of the Young Entrepreneurs Club • Representative of TEMA Foundation • Head of the Debate Team • Management Department representative at the student association

• Editorial board member of the student magazine Yokus Yukari. • President and lead of the school choir. • "Artistic Creativity from Recycled Papers"​ themed exhibition within the UN Habitat II Conference. • Pivot player in the school basketball team and Istanbul Spor.