Soner Çetinkaya Appointed General Manager of Kalekim

Soner Çetinkaya has been appointed as the new General Manager of Kalekim, one of Turkey's leading construction chemicals companies, through internal promotion. Operating under the Kale Grubu Şirketleri umbrella, Kalekim aims to further strengthen its pioneering position in the sector through its new management vision.

Kalekim, which holds a leading position in Turkey and the region in the construction chemicals sector and ranks among the top five in Europe, will continue its sustainable growth through innovative approaches under the leadership of new General Manager Soner Çetinkaya.

A New Era at Kalekim

Soner Çetinkaya, who has held various positions within Kalekim since 2000, is a figure who understands the company's dynamics closely and has made significant contributions to Kalekim's growth journey over the years. This appointment once again demonstrates Kalekim's appreciation for internal talent and its commitment to supporting employees' career development.

Under Soner Çetinkaya's leadership, Kalekim will strengthen its pioneering role in the sector by increasing investments in sustainability, innovative product development and digitalization. Among the company's core strategies are expanding its global-scale success in the construction chemicals sector, developing environmentally friendly and sustainable production models, and further strengthening its customer-satisfaction-based service approach.

Under Soner Çetinkaya's leadership, Kalekim will continue to be a brand that shapes the sector on both national and international stages.

About Soner Çetinkaya

A graduate of Istanbul Technical University's Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Soner Çetinkaya obtained his bachelor's degree in "Aeronautical Engineering" in 1995 and completed his master's program in "Space Sciences and Technology" at the same university's Institute of Science in 1998. In addition to his academic achievements, Çetinkaya has also developed himself in the field of business management, completing the "Business Management" certificate program at Istanbul University's Institute of Business Administration between 2008 and 2009.

Soner Çetinkaya joined the Kalekim family in 2000 as a Project Engineer and has assumed important roles in the company's strategic projects and operations throughout his career. He has served in positions such as Kaleterasit Plant Project and Investment Manager, Assistant General Manager responsible for Production, and Kaleterasit Plant Manager. Most recently serving as Assistant General Manager responsible for Operations, Çetinkaya has made significant contributions in improving operational efficiency, developing innovative solutions, and achieving sustainable growth targets.