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Hi, I'm Fatih.
I help leaders and companies in the TIC sector and beyond, elevate their management, leadership, and operational capabilities.
Specializing in Türkiye and the MEA region, I work with individuals & companies planning to expand, optimize operations, or strengthen leadership capabilities.
About Me
When I started university, I lacked direction and motivation. Studying Chemistry at Hacettepe University stretched on for two extra years, as I mostly saw university as a place to socialize. But everything changed once I entered the professional world.
After graduating, I returned to my hometown, Samsun, and began my career in the pharmaceutical industry. Within two years, I realized that if I wanted to grow, I’d need to step outside my comfort zone. So, I relocated to a new city and joined one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies.
By the age of 31, I’d secured a stable and prestigious Specialist role.
Then came an unexpected offer: a managerial role in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.
Although the Company was a global leader, its operations in Turkey were small and in need of serious restructuring. Friends advised me against it, pointing out that the pharmaceutical sector was safer. But I knew if I took the risk and succeeded, it would be incredibly rewarding. Inspired by my father’s story—who once passed on a similar opportunity abroad—I promised myself to take risks, even if they were uncomfortable. So, I accepted the challenge. And the rest, as they say, is history.
Milestone Achievements
Head of Chemistry Lab (6 months after joining TIC): Within my first six months, I was promoted to Head of the Chemistry Lab, quickly taking on responsibility to restructure workflows and optimize lab processes. This early success set the stage for my next major milestone.
Major Relocation Project (Age 33): By age 33, I led a major project to relocate our lab to a facility seven times larger, marking the start of a transformative phase. Over three years, I expanded the lab team tenfold, increased testing capacity by 15 times, and turned an inefficient lab into a 24/7 high-efficiency operation. With this momentum, I took on further challenges and larger responsibilities.
Country Manager Role (Age 35): At 35, I became Country Manager for another TIC firm, facing the challenge of restructuring and scaling operations. Over several years, I grew the Turkey operation to a top-three service provider, expanding the team fivefold and driving double-digit profitability.
Further Expansion and Another Relocation : Later, at the new Company, I led another relocation project, personally drawing the layouts and designing the plans, just as I had done in the previous relocation. This project established a facility that met Company' growing needs, optimizing efficiency and capacity through hands-on planning.
Regional Leadership and Expanded Responsibilities (Ages 36–44): Over a decade, I earned seven promotions, advancing to increasingly complex, multi-country responsibilities across MEA and EMEA as Regional Director. I introduced innovations in testing and auditing, strengthened relationships with top-tier clients, and led operational and financial excellence initiatives. During this time, six of my direct reports were promoted to MEA or EMEA roles—a testament to my commitment to developing talent and the trust of EMEA top management. Over a decade of leadership, I continued expanding my responsibilities and team influence, eventually reaching the executive level.
Vice President of MEA Testing & EMEA IAA (Age 44): By 44, I had become Vice President, overseeing MEA Testing and EMEA IAA (Inspections, Audits & Assessments). I managed a large region, coordinating direct reporting lines across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa—a role that demanded cultural intelligence, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic oversight.Throughout my career, I’ve contributed across a broad range of functions—Operations, Finance, Sales, Health & Safety, and LIMS software implementation.
My broad expertise allowed me to understand organizational expectations deeply and align every business case and project accordingly. Despite the typical high rejection rate for new projects and investment plans, none of my cases were declined—a result of clear alignment with company objectives and effective presentation.
In every role, I’ve invested in training and empowering my managers, refining my delegation skills to create a team capable of excelling independently. This effective delegation allowed me to expand my own comfort zone and ensure smooth continuity across regions.
Now, after an intensive journey to the executive level, I’ve decided to step back for a couple of years. During this period, I will focus on empowering others by sharing the insights and strategies I’ve gained in leadership, operations, and strategic management.
I view this time as an opportunity to guide others in realizing their own potential while gaining new perspectives for the next chapter of my career. Let’s connect to explore how my experience can support your growth journey.