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Cihan Efe Kılıç

Cihan Efe Kılıç

Business Development Strategist | Innovation & R&D Leader | Market Expansion Expert
 

Cihan drives commercial growth, product innovation, and cross-border expansion for industrial and specialty chemical manufacturers.

Cihan Efe Kılıç is a seasoned Business Development and Innovation Leader with over 15 years of experience leading strategic initiatives across chemicals, oil & gas, mining, and advanced materials. Based in Turkey, he has held senior roles at companies like Akkim Kimya and Erca Group, delivering growth through product innovation, global partnerships, and high-impact commercial execution.
 
With deep expertise in R&D-led strategy, technical sales, and new market entry, Cihan transforms complex challenges into scalable business opportunities. He partners with executive teams to align product development with growth targets, drive customer-led innovation, and build future-ready commercial functions.
 
Known for his technical credibility, strategic mindset, and ability to bridge innovation with execution, Cihan delivers measurable impact across B2B industries..
 

How I Can Help Your Business

  • Business Development & Growth Strategy – Identify and capitalise on growth opportunities across new sectors and geographies, aligning commercial strategy with market dynamics.
  • Innovation & Product Leadership – Lead R&D and product development initiatives to bring differentiated chemical solutions to market, supporting client needs and competitive advantage.
  • Cross-Sector Expansion – Navigate complex industries including oil & gas, energy, personal care, and mining with tailored strategies that unlock revenue and margin.
  • Team & Partnership Enablement – Build collaborative commercial teams and strengthen technical-sales integration to drive high-value client engagement and long-term partnerships.

Why Work with Cihan?
If you're launching new chemical products, expanding into global markets, or seeking to align innovation with revenue, Cihan brings the sector expertise, leadership capability, and strategic clarity to deliver sustainable, measurable growth. A trusted partner for forward-looking industrial businesses ready to lead the next phase of their evolution.

Location
🇹🇷 Based in Turkey

 

Positions held

  • Business Development & Commercial Strategy: Global Business Development & Sales BU Manager @ Akkim Kimya
    Chemicals Business Unit Manager @ Erca Group

  • Product Innovation & R&D Leadership: R&D Manager @ Erca Group Technical Project Leader @ Istanbul Technical University (Academic Projects)

  • Cross-Sector Market Growth:
    Led initiatives in Oil & Gas, Mining, Lithium Battery Systems, Personal Care, Coatings, and Water Treatment across Turkey and global markets

  • Client Engagement & Technical Sales: Developed strategic partnerships and custom solutions for industrial clients Delivered end-to-end sales proposals, technical support, and go-to-market execution across B2B environments

  • Strategic Insight & Team Enablement: Built and managed cross-functional teams across commercial and technical domains
    Drove alignment between R&D, sales, and operations to deliver high-impact outcomes

 

 

Cihan Efe Kılıç CV and Profile

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Contact Cihan Efe Kılıç for expert leadership in business development, product innovation, and cross-sector market expansion. With deep experience in specialty chemicals, R&D strategy, and global B2B growth, Cihan helps organisations unlock new revenue streams, bring technical products to market, and drive measurable impact across complex, high-value industries.