Sukuti Baydar
Via M.Gioia 76,20125-Milano/Italy Mail : sukutibaydar@gmail.com Tel: +39.339.420.72.76
PERSONAL
- Place, Date of Birth Istanbul/Turkey - Aug 19, 1967
- Residence Milano - Italy
- Nationality Italian
- Marital Status Divorced
- Children Daughter - 2007
- Languages Skills Italian (excellent), English (intermediate), Turkish (native)
SUMMARY OF QUALITIES
- Experience in international import, export, banking procedures
- Organization of corporate structuring, sales and marketing for Turkish companies in Italy
- Management of merge and acquisition between Turkish and Italian companies
- Providing solutions for commercial problems between Turkish and Italian companies
FIELDS OF EXPERTISE
- Textile
- Development Textile Brands
- International Business
- Transport
- Import & Export
- Construction Products
- Internal Design Materials
- Real Estate Investment
- Turkish and Italian commercial environments
PROFESSIONAL GOALS
To lead the Italian side of a Turkish - Italian joint venture with a special focus on production, trade, financing and investment as a General– Regional– Country Manager. Depending on the structure of the JV, dedication as a fixed full time employee or a long term contractor are both suitable.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dream Design Factory - Milan/Italy 2015-ongoing
Sole responsible in Italy for the EXPO Turkish Stand construction and events
Freelance Consultant-Milan/Italy 2010- 2014
Providing Italian materials, price surveys and offers for international construction projects and consultancy for purchase agreements, delivery. Control services for production phase of chosen materials.
Special focus on marble, natural granite, lime stone, ceramic tiles, parquets and trees for landscaping.
Currently managing two Turkish brands for their entry into Italian electronics market, completing market surveys and shaping the future representative network.
Providing architectural facade elements for a private villa in Erbil, owned by an Iraqi businessman.
AB Invest a.s- Istanbul/Turkey 2007- 2010Chief Development Officer - Executive Board Member
AB INVEST is a leading project developer in Turkish real estate market. Providing integrated services such as land development, project partnership, appraisal, project management, architectural design and brokerage. AB INVEST is the preferred ‘one stop shopping’ local partner of international real estate investors in Turkey.
Managing feasibility and cash flow charts for investment proposals, appraisals, analysis of construction costs and presentation to investors both in local market and in international conventions.
Coordination of PPP and urban renewal projects and tenders between local authorities/municipalities and international investors.
Crown denim srl- Milan/Italy 2002- 2007 Managing Director
Crown is a denim producer. With 12 regional distributors, Crown provides over 600 shops is Italy. Additionally denim import from Hong Kong and export to Turkey has been done successfully. Turnover for 4 years is over €15mln.
Creation of the denim brand within Italy. Execution of sales organization, organization of production and sales finance, control of production and improvement of design works. Nation wide expertise in opening of shops and corners in Italy.
Brand development. Organization of meetings in New York, Las Vegas, Kopenhagen, Barcelona and Berlin exhibitions to find international representatives.
Mira Inşaat a.s Istanbul/Turkey 1999- 2001 Board Member
MIRA is a contractor for fine construction works. Among others, MIRA realized numerous contracts for mall and hotel constructions with success. Turnover for 2 years is over €15mln.
Purchase of construction materials form Italy and various other countries, organization of import procedures, banking agreements and trading conditions. Pre delivery quality control of ceramic tiles and natural stones.
Riva s.a.s Milan/Italy 1992- 2002 Owner
RIVA was a consultant and broker for trade activities of Turkish and international companies in Italy. RIVA realized numerous contracts for purchase, import, export, representation and dealer contracts. Main business fields were textile, construction materials, lighting, heavy construction machines, famous Italian clothing, shoes and furniture.
During this time period the import regime of Turkey was in development. Even tough in young ages, Sukuti was able to gather precious experience through providing of goods, import and export works, transportation and ordering between Italy and numerous small scaled Turkish companies.
Managing representative and distrubuter contracts between Turkish and Italian companies. Representing Italian brands such as Roccobarocco, Fendi and Laura Biaggiotti in Turkey.
Sales organization of Turkish cotton fiber and fabric in Italy through agencies. High volumed import of fabric from China and sales in Turkey.Turnover for 9 years was over €20 mln
Moving to Italy after the study/Italy1988- 1992
Language school in Univercity of Sienna, interpreter for Turkish companies in commercial fairs, commercial brokerages, guidances, door-to-door delivery of Turkish hand made carpets sold to Italien customers.
Internship in Aksa Acrylic Chemicals a.s/Turkey 1986- 1988
Part time work during study inAksa, the largest export company of Turkey. Gathering experience in foreign trade, banking, export & import, international money transfers.
EDUCATION
University of Marmara – Istanbul/Turkey 1984-1988
Business Administration
PERSONAL SKILLS & HOBBIES
- Ability to work independently with high self motivation even under pressure
- Capability of proactive team management
- High sense of responsibility
- Skilled trouble shooter
- Capability of international travel and business
- 7/24 Flexibility in time for travelling and work
- Amateur level tennis and squash player
- Profound knowledge in Italian and Turkish customs and traditions
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