Drawing attention to the rising role of female leaders in the plastics industry, Merkez Kalıp Deputy General Manager Banu Özçelik stated that the increasing influence of female executives in the production-oriented industry has brought a significant transformation to the sector.
Stating that she has been in the industry and production world for over 30 years, Özçelik mentioned that she started her career as a financial advisor, and today she manages finance, human resources, corporate governance, and strategic planning processes within the family company, Merkez Kalıp. She emphasized that the company, which produces molds primarily for the defense industry, as well as the medical, electrical-electronics, and construction sectors, exports to 11 countries.
Stating that being a female executive in the plastics industry means not only a duty but also being a part of a transformation, Özçelik expressed that women's disciplined work structure, communication skills, and solution-oriented approaches make significant contributions to production processes. She noted that with the increase in digitalization and automation in the sector, the visibility of women has also strengthened.
Expressing that female leaders provide significant advantages in areas such as sustainability, corporate culture, and long-term value creation, Özçelik said, "At Merkez Kalıp, we have created a management model that combines the production experience of the founding generation with the dynamism of the new generation."
Making assessments regarding the future of the Turkish industry, Özçelik stated that value-added production, design, branding, and recycling technologies are of critical importance, and emphasized that the increased participation of women in decision-making mechanisms will enhance competitiveness.
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