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developing alternative product of cocopeat
In Europe Cocopeats are used in all Greenhouse from East Asia. I am thinking about developing alternative material instead of cocopeat.
Author
L Cihan Gulmez
General Coordinator
Calik Company
Istanbul, Türkiye
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Agricultural planning per strategy, continuous efficiency boost, new investments, effective process management for sector leadership.
My organisation
Established by Ahmet Çalık in 1981, Çalık Holding operates in several sectors: energy, construction, textiles, mining, finance and digital sector. With operations spread throughout 37 countries, spanning Central Asia, the Balkans, Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions, the Group employs nearly 16,000 people.
Çalık Holding stands out as a major player in Turkey and even worldwide with its companies in the energy sector with Çalık Enerji; in oil exploration with Çalık Petrol; in electrical energy distribution with YEDAŞ, YEPAŞ, KEDS in partnership with Limak, and ARAS EDAŞ and ARAS EPAŞ in partnership with Kiler; in the construction sector with Gap İnşaat; in mining with Lidya Madencilik; in textiles with Çalık Denim and Gap Pazarlama; in finance with Aktif Bank, BKT Albania (Banka Kombëtare Tregtare) and BKT Kosovo (Banka Kombëtare Tregtare Kosovë Sh.a) and in digital transformation with Çalık Dijital.
As one of the signatories to the United Nations Global Compact, Çalık Holding prioritizes diversity, sustainability and durability in all sectors and regions in which it operates; acts in line with the principle of treating all cultures, faiths, ethnicities and genders equally and adopts an environmentally-friendly business approach.
Recognized for its reputation, reliability, and long-term collaborations with global companies due to its ongoing operations in various regions of the world, Çalık Holding develops innovative business models and forges ahead by achieving sustainable growth in its lines of business. With the value it places on human resources and its employee-oriented management approach, Çalık Holding adheres to its economic, environmental, and social sustainability goals in all its investments, projects, and business.
Acting in line with the principle of creating lasting values in every region in which it operates, Çalık Holding implements leading projects for society and the business world utilizing its business processes, services and products developed with sustainability approaches.
About me
L Cihan GULMEZ has a 9-year background as an auditor in the public sector, where he developed key skills in meticulousness, attention to detail, and regulatory compliance. He then transitioned to the private sector, taking a significant step by joining Çalık Holding in the Ethics and Compliance Department. In this role, he contributed to the promotion of corporate values and ethical principles. His career continued at Çalık Holding in the Project Management and Government Incentives departments, gaining experience in effective project management and leveraging government support.
The strategic planning, efficiency improvement, investment evaluation, and process management skills L Cihan GULMEZ acquired throughout his career align with the vision of Başkent Madencilik Company to plan its agricultural operations in accordance with strategic goals, continuously increase efficiency, identify new investment opportunities, and effectively manage all agricultural processes to contribute to the company's leading position in the sector. His diverse experience across different sectors and his multifaceted perspective enable him to focus on developing innovative and sustainable solutions in the agricultural industry.
My organisation
Calik Company
Established by Ahmet Çalık in 1981, Çalık Holding operates in 34 countries around the world with its companies in the fields of energy, construction, mining, textiles, and finance.
Recognized for its reputation, reliability, and long-term cooperation with global companies due to its ongoing operations in various regions of the world, Çalık Holding develops innovative business models and forges ahead by achieving sustainable growth in its lines of business. With the value it places on human resources and its employee-oriented management approach, Çalık Holding adheres to its economic, environmental, and social sustainability goals in all its investments, projects, and business.
As a United Nations Global Compact signatory, Çalık Holding prioritizes diversity, sustainability, and durability in all sectors and regions it operates, acts in line with the principle of treating all cultures, faiths, ethnicities, and genders equally, and adopts an environmentally-friendly business approach.
Skills
- project management
- stakeholders relations
- incentive
- FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
- Business Development
- agriculture investments
- grants
- economic viability
- feasibility study
Interests
- Renewable Energy
- waste reduction
- Recycling
- sustainability
- agriculture
- greenhouse
- AI-powered process
- Berry plants