As the owner and managing director of Korel & Sons, Mr. Korhan Korel after graduation from Chemical Engineering, had a 15 year retail and brand management career includes international experiences with leading global conglomerates Bridgestone, Danone, PepsiCo and Unilever. 

 

Mr. Korel has a proven track record for launching, rebranding, and growing consumer brands in the marketplace.  His experience includes introducing and growing market share for brands such as Lipton Ice Tea, Danone dairy products, Pepsi, 7-Up, Yedigun. His experience also includes managing sales with key commercial contracts including Carrefour, Tesco, McDonald’s, and Burger King.

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Additionally, Mr. Korel had different C Level roles in a private equity investment Yörsan (dairy company) of The Abraaj Group.

 

Mr. Korel was lastly employed as the Chief Commercial Officer with Brisa (Bridgestone, the world’s largest tyre company and LASSA, Turkey's leading tyre brand).  

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In addition to his award winning and international business acumen Mr. Korel has lead sales and marketing teams located in different countries including emerging markets up to 700+ employees.  

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Mr. Korel speaks English, French & Turkish languages.