Umut Turunc, Ph.D. - Market Analyst
Umut joined the SMR team as a market analyst in October 2021. With a Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering, Umut brings extensive experience in the mining and metallurgy industry.
Before SMR, Umut was an Area Manager at Eczacibasi Esan, where he managed sales and marketing activities generating nearly 150 million Euros annually. His portfolio included zinc, lead, and copper concentrates, gold dore, and magnesium metal. He also gained strategy and project management experience with top-tier strategy consulting firms.
Since 2020, Umut has been actively involved in mentor-mentee activities, contributing to the development of future professionals.
His most important tasks are:
- Managing and presenting single-client market projects in the stainless steel and nickel alloys supply chain
- Attending global conferences
- Tracking global macro trends, industry dynamics, and competition to develop comprehensive market studies
- Green Steel & Hydrogen Initiatives
- Investor research and M&A