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Ali Seherler

Country Manager / Managing Director

I build country organizations, distribution networks, and sales teams from the ground up — turning early-stage market entries into record-breaking, award-winning growth across construction, industrial, and global OEM industries.

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Ali Seherler
20+ Years of Experience
About

Background & Focus

Ali Seherler is a Country Manager and Managing Director with a demonstrated history of working in the mechanical and industrial engineering industry, with experience spanning construction, automotive, marine, and global unicorn OEMs. Since March 2013 he has led KWH Group Mirka Turkey, building the country organization, distribution channels, and departmental structure from scratch and twice winning the company's biggest global sales growth award in EUR terms in the last five years. Earlier, as Region Manager at DuPont Turkey, he grew distributor sales volume by nearly 60% in two years and developed the first million-dollar revenue stream in a new Middle East market. Ali holds an Executive MBA from Koç University and a degree in Business Administration from Doğuş University.

20+
Years of Experience
5
Organizations
2
Global Growth Awards
Career

Experience

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2013 March — Present
Country Manager
KWH Group Mirka Turkey — Istanbul
Built the country organization, distribution channels, and departmental structure from scratch for this global surface-finishing technology leader; awarded the group's best global growth rate in EUR terms in both 2018 (over 40%) and 2020 (50%).
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January 2010 — March 2013
Region Manager
DuPont Turkey — Istanbul
Grew distributor sales volume nearly 60% in two years, increased key-account volume by an average of 30% annually, and developed the first million-dollar revenue stream in a new Middle East market for the global chemicals and engineering polymers company.
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July 2009 — January 2010
Partner
Euroacrylic — Istanbul
Restructured the business model and sales strategy for this architectural decoration company, leveraging single-month revenue to $100,000 — ten times its prior level.
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October 2007 — July 2009
Project Manager & Marketing Specialist
CD Kimyevi — Istanbul
Managed the largest countertop project of its time — 1,900 flats across the Taşyapı Almondhill, Mashattan, and Novus projects — directing 12 contractor firms and up to 90 workers in the field.
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July 2006 — October 2007
Export Sales Responsible
Sealed Air — Istanbul
Promoted to Export Manager within 11 months; sold roughly 400,000 kg of packaging materials personally per month and managed key global accounts, including Nestlé Israel, for this world-leading S&P 500 packaging company.
Recognition

Publications & Achievements

Award
Best Growth Rate Globally
KWH Group Mirka, 2020 — 50% growth in EUR terms
Award
Best Growth Rate Globally
KWH Group Mirka, 2018 — over 40% growth in EUR terms
Skills

Areas of Expertise

EBITDA Growth & Profit Optimization Sales Management P&L Ownership & Management Key Account Management Strategic Planning & Execution Country Organization Setup Distribution Chain Creation Business Planning & Analysis Talent Selection & Development Client Acquisition & Satisfaction Project Management Opportunity & Risk Management
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Contact

Emailaliseherler@gmail.com
Phone+90 532 138 28 24
LocationIstanbul, Turkey