EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
With more than 35 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, sales leadership, and business development, Onder Yildiz has built and managed organizations across multiple industries and international markets. His professional journey includes senior leadership positions within Brisa Bridgestone-Sabancı, Yokohama Turkey, Geoplas, and manufacturing companies operating in East Africa.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Business Development
• Sales & Marketing Management
• Dealer & Distribution Network Development
• Manufacturing & Production Management
• OEM Business Management
• Organizational Development
• Investment & Business Setup
• Team Leadership & Coaching
• Process Improvement & Productivity
• East Africa Market Entry Strategy
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
2017 – Present
Managing Director
Newline Limited, Nairobi, Kenya
2014 – 2016
Sales Manager
Yokohama Turkey
2012 – 2014
Assistant General Manager / Business Developer
Geoplas Turkey
2011 – 2012
Independent Consultant
Business Development & Corporate Reorganization Projects
2009 – 2010
OEM Sales Senior Manager
Brisa Bridgestone-Sabancı
1999 – 2009
Regional Sales Leadership Positions
Brisa Bridgestone-Sabancı
1988 – 1999
Process Engineer
Brisa Bridgestone-Sabancı
1986 – 1988
Production Chief
BAGFAŞ Chemical Fertilizer Company
EDUCATION
B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
INTERNATIONAL TRAINING
Professional and technical training programs completed in Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Italy, USA and Sweden, covering manufacturing technologies, advanced sales techniques, leadership, problem solving, and business management.
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Photography • Sailing • Motorcycling • Scuba Diving
Available for consulting, business development projects, market entry strategies, and executive advisory assignments in Turkey and East Africa.