D. Kılıç Arslanturk

Leading the local start-up operation for Americana Group of Kuwait in Turkey to locally develop and manage the global portfolio of F&B brands the Group regionally represents.

Managing Director at Unitim Moda Mağazacılık A.Ş., the company that represents luxury/high-end brands such as: Harvey Nichols, Thomas Pink, Bally, and Agent Provocateur in Turkey.

Successfully headed the Starbucks Coffee start-up operation in Turkey from 6 stores in one city to 46 in 6. During the term, Starbucks brand achieved a record speed of growth, compared to any other food brand, in Turkey, along with best of class business results.

Headed the sales and distribution department of Levi Strauss Turkey. Provided the base work in the areas of retail branding, dealer network, pricing, and local line design for the brand's successful turn-around in Turkey.

Category marketing manager for home and personal care products for 8 countries in Caucasia and southern CIS.

Established and directed Unilever's country operation in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. The business grew from 300K $US to 60M $US within less than 3 years.

Orientation and training term for the upcoming country manager role.

Obligatory military service

Headed Unilever's export department in Turkey.