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Burak Soydan
Chief Commercial Officer, NLMK Europe Strip
Serving as the Chief Commercial Officer for NLMK Europe Strip, his primary focus is to bolster the company's presence in pivotal markets and products, leveraging the comprehensive investment program in assets, systems, and personnel implemented from 2021 to 2022. His extensive knowledge of the Group, its products, and diverse markets is evident in his strategic approach.
After earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (ITU) and a Master of Business Finance from Istanbul University, Burak Soydan has amassed over 25 years of experience in managerial roles in Sales and Marketing across finance, automotive, and steel industries.
In 2010, he joined Erdemir, a Turkish steel company, where he served in various capacities including Head of Technical, Head of long product Sales & Marketing (both local and export markets), and Head of Automotive Sales & Marketing, before assuming the role of General Manager of Turkey's largest Service Center in 2015.
Transitioning to NLMK Group in 2017 as General Manager of NLMK Turkey, Burak Soydan spearheaded the development of the Sales & Marketing department and Logistics organization from inception. Under his leadership, NLMK Turkey emerged as the foremost importer of steel, handling over 2 million tons annually.
News
NLMK Europe - Strip Products: Burak Soydan appointed Sales & Supply Chain Director
NLMK Group, a global steel company, is pleased to announce some organizational changes with the appointment of Mr. Burak Soydan as the new Sales & Supply chain Director of NLMK Europe Strip Products (which includes NLMK La Louvière, NLMK Strasbourg, and NLMK Manage Service - all part of NLMK Belgium Holdings). Previously, Burak held the position of General Manager at NLMK ...
NLMK Europe - Strip Products: Jaap Piso, new position focused on strategic projects
... Supply chain Director, Mr. Jaap Piso will concentrate on several highly strategic projects for our business unit, in cooperation with Cornelius Louwrens, CEO. Over the next 2 months, Jaap will also focus on the transition with his successor to enable Mr. Burak Soydan to start his new position in the best possible conditions. Cornelius Louwrens, CEO NLMK Europe - Strip Products, said: “Jaap’s expertise and experience will be great assets in developing and supporting projects and initiatives that will enable ...
NLMK Group opens sales office in Turkey
... has made a significant contribution to developing business in this country. Mr. Argat will become member of NLMK’s international sales team, with a focus on building customer relations in the EMEA region (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa). Mr. Burak Soydan has been appointed head of NLMK Turkey. Mr. Soydan has extensive experience in the distribution and marketing of steel products in Turkey. The hand-over of customer service to the new company will be fully completed by the end of 2017. Ilya Gushchin,...