1. Ahmet Sadikoglu
Coban Yildizi Yolu #84.
Sedir Mh. , Kemer Country
Kemerburgaz-Istanbul/TURKEY
Tel: + (90) 532 276 7795
ahmet.sadikoglu@me.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
2011-2015 FORWARD LFC EGYPT
Managing Director and Owner
Founded leather and PU goods manufacturer and exporter. Focused product development and client acquisition.
Strategy on providing leather/PU goods for the mobile market including smart phone/tablet cases. Set up Turkish site
to supply samples for extremely fast delivery and if/once samples approved utilized Egyptian manufacturing at lower
cost production with import free deliveries into the EU and USA (under QIZ) for the US market.
Significant clients included Targus US/EMEA, Belkin USA, HAMA Germany.
Primary responsibilities included client acquisition, sales execution, product development, and sales growth
strategies.
Helped develop FORWARD LFC EGYPT operating infrastructure and shared responsibility for hiring, managing,
and allocating personnel. Oversaw the growth of the business from one employee to over 370 employees with sales
of $9 million.
2004 –
January 2011 NEXTEC APPLICATIONS
Represented Nextec Applications Textile products for the Turkish Military. Worked on technical specifications and
getting the product accepted by Turkish Military. Worked on all facets of sampling, finding the right partners for
Nextec’s patented encapsulated Epic fabric.
1994 –
January 2004 PROTEK DERI Istanbul,
Turkey
Managing Director and Owner
Founded leather goods manufacturer and exporter. Focused product development and client acquisition strategy on
providing leather goods for the mobile market including mobile phone cases, cases for PDAs, and leather cases for
lap top computers. Secured primary worldwide supplier position of leather cases for several of Palm’s most
successful products. First Palm supplier authorized to not only manufacture, but also package Palm’s leather cases.
Significant clients include Casio, Coach, Ericsson, Mulberry, Palm, Siemens, Targus, and Timberland. Primary
responsibilities included client acquisition, sales execution, product development, and sales growth strategies.
Helped develop Protek’s operating infrastructure and shared responsibility for hiring, managing, and allocating
personnel. Oversaw the growth of the business from one employee to over 700 employees with sales of $16 million.
1992 - 1994 KEMER GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Istanbul,
Turkey
Director Sports Development
Responsible for developing Kemer Country Club’s equestrian, tennis, and health programs. Helped prepare internal
and external marketing information. Focused on the creation of sports programs, member acquisition, and member
services. Initiated the equestrian program which ultimately lead to the construction of the largest indoor equestrian
facility in Europe. Created and regularly presented business plans and operational reviews to Kemer’s Board of
Directors.
1990 - 1992 DECKER’S MANAGEMENT, INC. Orlando, FL
Co-President and Co-Founder
Developed and implemented business plans to create a chain of upscale cafes and bakeries. Raised approximately
$800,000 of equity from private investor group. Ten percent shareholder in 4-store restaurant chain with annualized
sales of approximately $950,000. Performed extensive marketing research on in-store product mix for target
customer base. Responsible for the architectural design, lease negotiations and construction for multiple café sites.
Shared complete operating responsibility for all aspects of the business including finance, legal, and tax issues.
Managed twenty-three full-time employees.

2. 1987 - 1990 HOLD & HOOKER REAL ESTATE Orlando,
FL
Commercial Sales Associate
Focused on the sale of commercial real estate with a particular emphasis on convenience store locations. Performed
regional industry analysis for convenience store locations. Developed strong working relationships with Circle K,
Cumberland Farms, Huntley’s Jiffy, and Tenneco. Worked with the owner of Huntley’s Jiffy to develop an in-store
café concept that ultimately lead to the formation of Decker’s Management, Inc.
1985 - 1987 VOGT REAL ESTATE Orlando,
FL
Residential Sales Associate
Secured real estate license. Marketed Vogt’s real estate services and developed client base. Worked with clients,
attorneys, and mortgage providers to execute sales assignments.
EDUCATION
SKIDMORE COLLEGE Saratoga Springs,
NY
Received Bachelor of Science degree in business, May 1985. Dean’s list for Academic Achievement.
MILLFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Somerset, England
O'levels in German, Math, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
A'levels in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
INTERESTS
Golf, swimming, snow skiing, exercise, tennis, squash, raquetball, horse riding (show jumping), and languages.
Member of the Turkish National Equestrian 1979-1980 (chosen to represent Turkey in the Olympics), Millfield High
School Riding Team Show Jumping 1978-1981, Skidmore Ski Team Giant Slalom 1983-1984, Mariott World Center
Tennis Team Singles 1987-1990, and Hyatt Grand Cypress Show Jumping Team 1990-1992.