🚀 Driving Business Success Through Strategic Leadership & Market ExpansionHi, I’m Yasin Kasa, a results-driven executive passionate about turning business potential into measurable success. With a track record of optimizing organization-wide processes, driving business growth, and transforming underperforming ventures into profitable entities, I thrive at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and business development.💡 What I Bring to the Table:I believe that trust and reliability are the most powerful tools in any business relationship. My commitment to these values has allowed me to penetrate new markets, boost operational efficiency, and build lasting partnerships.📈 My Expertise Includes:✔ Business Development & Market Expansion✔ Strategic Planning & Execution✔ Profit & Revenue Growth✔ Process Redesign & Optimization✔ P&L Management✔ High-Performing Team Development✔ Stakeholder Engagement & Contract Negotiation🤝 Leadership Philosophy:Throughout my career, I’ve mentored and developed high-performing teams by fostering a collaborative and growth-driven culture. I firmly believe that success is a team effort, and I’m passionate about creating win-win solutions that exceed expectations.📬 Let’s Connect!I’m eager to explore leadership and business development opportunities where I can contribute to driving innovation, growth, and sustainability. Let’s connect and discuss how we can collaborate to achieve exceptional results.📧 Contact me at yk@yasinkasa.com – I’m always open to meaningful professional conversations.
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Founder And CeoYsk Group® Mar 2020 - PresentIstanbul, TurkeyYSK Group® specializes in the Mining & Metallurgy sector, offering advanced technological solutions and commercial representation services. As the exclusive representative of global industry leaders such as BGRIMM Group (mineral processing and metallurgy), Micromine (mining software), Lee Jun (HPGR grinding systems), and eDART Group (slurry control equipment), YSK Group® provides cutting-edge equipment, engineering services, and after-sales support. The company is committed to driving innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in mining operations while building long-term partnerships with clients and stakeholders.As the Founder & CEO of YSK Group®, I am responsible for defining the company’s strategic vision, driving business development, and expanding into new markets. My role involves overseeing all operations, ensuring project success, and maintaining strong relationships with global partners and industry leaders. I manage financial planning, performance evaluation, and team development, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Representing YSK Group® at international industry events, advocating for technological advancements, and promoting sustainable mining practices are key aspects of my leadership approach. -
Co-FounderNordic Foreign Trade Limited Jun 2020 - PresentIstanbul, TurkeyHighlights: • Delivered training and mentorship to VESTEL's sales and service teams regarding Aquaporin products, accompanied by implementation of strategy for Aquaporin.• Demonstrated exceptional performance to further aid in navigation of global business development activities.• Provided framework agreement between Aquaporin and VESTEL within only 12 months.• Structured, provided, and enabled implementation of tailored commercial strategy.• Oversaw successful market expansion within Turkish market. -
Commercial Integration DirectorViking Life-Saving Equipment A/S Aug 2019 - Feb 2020Esbjerg Area, DenmarkResponsibilities: I managed and optimized business functions by establishing complete compliance of commercial strategies and integrating significant acquisition across Europe, Africa, and America. I managed existing and execution of new processes to manage the business requirements.Key Accomplishments: • Enabled attainment of congruent performance management goals through oversight of regional Project Managers to maintain smooth communication for implementation of integration of all VIKING and Norsafe subsidiaries.• Secured critical commercial integration goals across Europe, Africa, and regional America by playing an integral role in creating and executing tailored tactical plan.• Oversaw integration of two entities, overlaying a comprehensive framework to support seamless integration. -
Senior Director - North AsiaViking Life-Saving Equipment A/S Aug 2018 - Aug 2019Tokyo, JapanResponsibilities: I initiated and managed start-up business in Japan as well as consolidated market share in China and Korea. I led development and integration of business strategy with key emphasis on major shipowners and shipyards. I streamlined business functions for leadership of third-party stations, agents, and distributors within Taiwan as well as 83 staff and an overall sales budget of $25M per annum.Key Accomplishments: • Secured a 5% market share through creation of cultural and organisational practice barriers to enter into the mature Japanese market along with creating and incorporating multilingual local staff with strategically-appointed Sales Managers to differentiate the VIKING value proposition.• Generated major increase in market share for the New Building Ships BU to 70% and 38% in Korea and China, respectively, whilst driving sustainability and P&L performance across South Korea and China.• Signed VIKING SOA with 100+ ships in Japan by leveraging third-party stations, agents and distributors in Taiwan.• Drove profitability for Japan branch at the end of 3rd year by conducting one of the most critical tasks, including recruitment of appropriate personnel.
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Senior Commercial Director - Region Asia & Middle EastViking Life-Saving Equipment A/S Jan 2018 - Aug 2018SingaporeResponsibilities: I delivered exceptional support to Country Heads accompanied by advanced business performance and provision of intelligence relating to attracting new business opportunities.Key Accomplishments: • Achieved commercial results by leveraging strategic analysis to underpin business development strategy across region by collaborating with the Regional Vice President.• Managed transformation VIKING Australia to a profit-generating entity by restructuring sales approach in India to enable profitability for the first time.• Recognized as a senior manager within VIKING and designated for demanding promotional roles in other geographic regions for the company.
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Country Director - Bulgaria, Greece, Lebanon, Romania, TurkeyViking Life-Saving Equipment A/S Jun 2008 - Jan 2018Istanbul, TurkeyResponsibilities: I managed establishment of subsidiary businesses in Turkey and Bulgaria, whilst overseeing activities and P&L results in Turkey, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, and Lebanon by delivering leadership to a 24-member team, two subsidiaries, and seven agents. I ensured execution of existing strategic plan build capacity in strengthening organisational performance.Key Accomplishments: • Secured a 39% market share and revenue valued at $9M per annum in Greece as well as facilitated to an overall $14.5M consolidated budget aimed at enhancing profitability by incorporating VIKING Bulgaria for management of business activities in Greece, Bulgaria and Romania.• Recognized for VIKING Turkey as the market leader in the Turkish shipping market with exceptional team management of technical competence and valuable international training, whilst promoting compelling value propositions with stakeholders.• Enhanced life raft market share from 6% to 31% and staff numbers to 24, whilst generating revenue worth $5.5M annually in Turkey along with maintaining a record of substantial commercial achievement across ten years.• Gained the VIKING Shipowner Agreement Award for the Best Sales and Retention Results in the 2015 as well as Business Plan and the VIKING Nadiro Award for the Best Sales Results during 2014.• Achieved 2K vessels under SOA VIKING Greece and retained a near-perfect retention rate across existing and new accounts.
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General Manager & Managing PartnerAntares Denizcilik Ltd May 2005 - Oct 2010Istanbul, TurkeyExpanded business for international brands operating in the Turkish Maritime industry. Created a strategic plan for growth and secured exclusive agency agreements with global players, building reputation and a USD multi-million business.
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Prior PositionsVarious Companies Jul 1999 - Mar 2005TurkeySales Engineer with Betex Engineering 2004-2005 and Marine First Engineer on various cargo ships 1999-2004.
Yasin Kasa Education Details
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Marine Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about Yasin Kasa
What company does Yasin Kasa work for?
Yasin Kasa works for Ysk Group®
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Yasin Kasa's current role is Founder and CEO@YSK Group®.
What schools did Yasin Kasa attend?
Yasin Kasa attended Henley Business School, Copenhagen Business School, Istanbul Technical University.
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