Ali Bulut Email & Phone Number

Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul, Türkiye

In any boardroom conversation, independent voices are vital to the quality of the discussion and the rigor of thinking and decision-making. For private companies it can be game-changing, with the potential for taking the thinking on strategy, risk, talent, and the future of the business to a different level.I am glad to announce that, after 30 years of professional career at large and diversified corporations; I have now starting to serve as an Independent Board Member and Management Consultant.My goal is to provide insights and advice to CEO's and Directors of private companies to have a broader perspective on strategy, additional expertise in critical areas such as emerging technologies, international markets, risk management, business development and sustainability.

London Area, United Kingdom

I would like to announce an exciting project in which I am a partner together with young entrepreneurs from London and Izmir.furnitured.co.uk is currently in the process of being established as an e-marketplace for the UK office and home furniture market. It is in the pipeline to be launched in May with IOS and Android APPs.We will deliver home and office furniture, bedding products, carpets and home accessories made in Turkey, Poland, Germany, Italy, France, Egypt and Asian Countries to consumers with on-site storage and fast delivery opportunities in the UK Market.Online furniture marketplace www.furnitured.co.uk coming soon! It will be also available for iOS and Android.

Girne, Kyrenia, Cyprus

MARATON MANAGEMENT HAS STARTED IT'S OPERATIONS IN CYPRUS IN 2023.We are serving to the Leading Real Estate Development Companies in Northern Cyprus, to promote their projects to international buyers. We have an agents network in Europe, the UK, Russia, Turkey, Iran, Israel, and CIS to reach and serve the clients, understand their needs, and facilitate their investments.Northern Cyprus is amongst the best-kept secrets of the world with its amazing nature, crystal clear sea and beaches, genuine lifestyles, world-class healthcare and education system, low crime rates and affordable living costs. According to Forbes, it is one of the top destinations of the world, for buying a property abroad and re-location.We provide tailored services to investors from around the world to help them to find the best match to their budget and needs. Our services include guidance for finding the right property, assistance for a risk-free buying process, and property management services.

Istanbul, Turkey

Maraton is a consulting firm providing b2b event solutions to corporations and NGOs.

Istanbul, Turkey

CNR HOLDING is the largest exhibition venue and trade shows management group in Turkey.CNR Group of Companies solely operates CNREXPO Istanbul Exhibition Grounds and organizes more than 60 trade shows every year at 150.000 sqm covered area. CNR is also a full range of event services provider including Stand Fitting&Decoration, Food&Beverage, Travel&Accomodation, Advertising&Media and Security Services. CNR Holding creates more than 500 direct employment with 17 subsidiaries.My role as the Group CEO included but not limited to:* Increasing the sales and profitability* Business Development and diversification of business portfolio* Digital transformation* Covid-19 Crisis ManagementAlthough Covid-19 had it's worst impact on trade shows and exhibitions globally, we have successfully managed to sustain and grow the core businesses during the pandemic crisis.

Ethiopia

Altinhas Group is a diversified group of companies in the fields of banking, finance, education, retail, industrial cotton farming and textile manufacturing.I worked there as the President of Overseas Investments, being responsible for;* Cotton farming at 50.00 Ha land in Omo Valley, Ethiopia* Yarn and Textile Manufacturing Addis Ababa, EthiopiaIt has been amongst the largest FDI in Ethiopia with $ 150 Mio investment which has created permanent jobs for more than 5.000 people.I lived in Addis Ababa and Omo Valley for 3 years for this job.My primary role was to;* manage relations with the government, and banks* execute the investment plans* Financial planning and cashflow management* supply and distribution chain management* % 100 Export of the manufactured goods* Crisis management (cultural and social conflicts caused many crises)

İstanbul, Turkey

Providing business development and management consultancy services to international companies who are planning to expand their activities in Turkey and it's neighbourhood.

Istanbul, Turkey

Ali Bulut re-joined CNR Holding in 2012 as the CEO of Trade Show Group and stayed in charge until he stepped down in 2013.

I have joined Altinbas Holding in April 2008, as the CEO of Jewelry Group; looking after manufacturing, wholesale, retail, export and import operations. AJG is the largest jewelry group in Turkey with more than 150 independent retail stores in Turkey and abroad. Group brings together 4 companies with operations in 35 countries; 2.500 employee and $ 350 mio / year turnover.

I returned to CNR Holding in April 2006 as the Member of Executive Comitee. Has been appointed as the Group CEO in May 2006. I have terminated my professional life at CNR Group in March 2008 and retained as non-executive board member since then.

Joined Rotaforte who is the organiser of Istanbul Jewelry Show since 1985. Restructured the company and successfully launched the 2nd show in August 2004 hereby doubling the company revenues. Started the media business of the company and launched Istanbul Jewelry News, RFJ Jewelry Magazine, RFJ VIP Luxury Magazines in 2005. Started acquisition talks with UBM Asia, one of the largest media groups of the world and proceeded till the due diligence stage. Left Rotaforte by the termination of his 2 years contract in 2006.

CNR has sold 50 % of it's exhibition business to UK Based ITE Group Plc and ITF was established as the JV company for this purpose. AB has played the key role on preparation to acquisition and audit process, due diligence and establishment of new company. He undertook the MD responsibility between 1997-98 and supervised ITF as the board Member / CEO of CNR Holding, between 1999-2004.

Joined the company in 1994 as the Deputy Managing Director, have been promoted to be MD in 2005 and served to grow business more than ten times, in terms of sales and profits, in 10 years period, between 1994-2004. Parallel to this, restructured the business to start sister companies operating on specific fields of trade show business. Standart Exhibition Services, Dunya Catering and ExpoTour have been succesfully launched in this course.

Founded and managed STANDART which is the sole exhibition stand builder and service provider of CNREXPO Istanbul Exhibition Center, serving to more than 50 exhibitions every year. Company hold the largest stock of standbuilding and rental equipment in Turkey. Transferred the management to the new professional team in 1998 and served as the Board Member. Sold his shares and quit Standart, in 2004.

Founded the company to represent major European ultrasonic cleaning and welding manufacturers in Turkey. Started the first assembly plant of ultrasonic cleaners in Istanbul in 1990. Built and sold more than 500 industrial cleaning units to major Automotive, Household, Metalworking, Elecronics factories. He cashed out his shares in 2004 and left Intersonik Ltd.