KORAY G.

Established and led Norm Fasteners Co.’s North American operations from startup phase as the company’s first U.S.-based employee. Responsible for overall business leadership including strategic growth, P&L management, OEM customer development, manufacturing expansion initiatives, international supply chain operations, and cross-border commercial activities across North America. Key achievements: • Scaled annual revenue more than 75-fold between 2019 and 2025 • Built and developed strategic OEM and industrial customer relationships across North America • Led acquisition and operational transition activities involving U.S.-based manufacturing operations • Directed greenfield manufacturing investment and expansion initiatives • Managed international operations involving the U.S., Turkey, Europe, Canada, and Mexico • Led strategic initiatives related to tariffs, customs compliance, and global supply chain risk management

Owned and managed international ship-owning and bulk cargo brokerage operations engaged in worldwide dry bulk transportation activities. Managed commercial, operational, and strategic activities involving bulk carrier vessels ranging from approximately 3,500 DWT to 32,000 DWT operating across international markets. Key responsibilities included: • Vessel chartering and cargo brokerage • International maritime logistics and operations • Commercial negotiations with charterers, brokers, and cargo owners • Fleet operations and risk management • Global commodity transportation and trade coordination • International business development and customer relationship management

Gürbüz Madencilik San. ve Tic. A.Ş. Jul 1997 – Feb 2007 | Balıkesir, Türkiye Led the strategic, commercial, and operational management of a multi-location industrial raw minerals production company employing approximately 150–250 personnel across multiple sites in Turkey. Responsible for domestic and international business development, industrial operations, corporate growth strategy, and executive leadership of the organization. Played an active leadership role in the strategic negotiations and successful sale of company shares to Çamış Madencilik, a subsidiary of Şişecam Group, one of the world’s leading glass manufacturers operating under Türkiye İş Bankası. Key responsibilities included: • Corporate strategy and executive leadership • Industrial manufacturing operations • Domestic & international sales development • Operational growth and organizational management • Commercial negotiations and strategic partnerships • M&A transaction leadership and shareholder negotiations