IFFCO, the leading multinational FMCG group, has announced the appointment of a new CEO at its Turkey business unit. Serhad Cemal Kelemci, a longstanding senior executive at IFFCO Group with more than 26 years’ experience in management roles across the FMCG industry, assumed his new role in April 2024.
As CEO of IFFCO Turkey, Kelemci responsibilities will include overseeing both the local markets in Turkey and various markets as well as expanding market share in bakery and industry sales of oils and fats in the Turkish market.
Kelemci holds a degree in business administration from Istanbul University and certification from UCLA in the United States, as well as having completed a number of business and management courses at prestigious institutions across the globe.
“I am delighted to be heading operations at IFFCO Turkey, and excited about taking the company to the next level while further progressing my career,” said Kelemci. “I have a passion for customer satisfaction, sustainability and maintaining the highest quality standards. I intend to enhance operational efficiencies whilst staying ahead of regulatory changes alongside prioritising environmental responsibility and social impact.”
IFFCO Turkey has its offices in Istanbul and a production facility in Izmir, encompassing all processes from refinement to packaging. The company serves the local market in Turkey and exports to various countries worldwide. In addition to this, IFFCO Turkey operates a bakery channel and also provides Industrial Solutions manufacturing various fat and margarine products for industrial manufacturers, serving sectors like biscuit making, chip production, chocolate manufacturing and ice cream production.
IFFCO is proud to be a market leader in chocolate cream solutions, along with other notable initiatives including Turkey’s first accredited lab and the first YouTube channel for professional bakery chefs, in addition to being the only company that sells margarines and fat under the same brand in Turkey, Malaysia and Indonesia.
About IFFCO Group:
Established in 1975, IFFCO is a leading multinational FMCG group. Its leading FMCG brands, including London Dairy, Tiffany, Noor, Rahma, Al Baker, Hayat and Savannah, and a portfolio of industry solutions and services enrich the lives of millions of consumers and customers globally. The company has 95 operations in 50 Countries, supported by around 15,000 employees, and its 80+ brands are available in over 100 countries.
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