Ahmet Yasin Ciftci
Chief Executive Officer
Istanbul
Summary
Dynamic executive with a proven track record at Commodity Special International, driving revenue growth through innovative strategies and operational efficiency. Adept in strategic thinking and crisis management, I foster high-performing teams and cultivate industry partnerships, ensuring sustainable business development and organizational success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Advisory Board Member
Fidelis Sustainable Products
02.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow board members to identify potential risks and opportunities for organizational improvement.
- Evaluated potential mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships to support overall strategic goals and objectives.
- Increased Advisory Board effectiveness by providing strategic guidance and insight into industry trends.
- Assisted in the development of long-term business strategies, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability.
- Served as industry expert for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
Chief Executive Officer
CSI Trading FZ
07.2024 - Current
- Increased company revenue by implementing innovative business strategies and expanding product offerings.
- Managed high-performing teams to successfully execute corporate objectives and drive organizational success.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Established key strategic partnerships with industry leaders to enhance business development opportunities.
- Implemented strong financial controls and solid decision-making capabilities.
General Manager, Chief Executive Officer
Trade House Sputnik
07.2024 - Current
- Established an Origination Team, Bank Relations, Governmental Relations, and monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Analyzed market trends/data to identify potential opportunities for business growth within existing or emerging markets successfully.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure better pricing, reducing operational costs while maintaining product quality.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, introducing regular review sessions that boosted team performance and morale.
- Reduced time to market for new products by optimizing development processes and enhancing cross-functional team collaboration.
Chairman of the Board
CSI Tarım A.S.
06.2024 - Current
- Established performance metrics to evaluate executive team success, ensuring accountability at the highest level.
- Strengthened company''s financial performance with diligent oversight of fiscal management and risk mitigation.
- Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
Chairman of the Board
Special Commodities International Holdings
03.2024 - Current
- Established an infrastructure of companies, find investors.
- Challenged conventional thinking by encouraging creative problem-solving approaches within the boardroom setting.
- Oversaw mergers and acquisitions, successfully integrating acquired companies into the organization''s operations.
- Fostered an environment of continuous improvement, driving the adoption of best practices in corporate governance and board leadership.
- Led the development of corporate strategies for long-term growth, driving business expansion and innovation.
- Developed succession planning processes to maintain continuity in leadership during times of transition or turnover.
- Advantaged competitive position by remaining agile in response to shifts within the industry landscape.
- Directed capital allocation decisions to optimize resources for long-term sustainability and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment on key business objectives and priorities.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to the investors.
Senior Trader
Meke DMCC, Gitas Gıda A.S.
10.2015 - 11.2023
- Generated more than $500M. in revenue by analyzing individual stock, sector and current market conditions.
- Organized Structured Finance for Energy Investments.
- Assessed hourly market conditions to look for hedge and arbitrage opportunities.
- Created daily market recaps and profit and loss information to 5 senior traders at close of each trading day.
- Collaborated with analysts and coverage traders to distribute relevant market information.
- Created and maintained yearly budgets on time live Excel spreadsheet to provide real-time positions and P&L for over 5 portfolio managers.
- Continuously improved trade execution algorithms by incorporating the latest academic research and advancements in financial engineering, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced slippage costs.
- Mentored junior traders, providing guidance on best practices, risk management techniques, and overall professional development.
- Championed company-wide adoption of best practices for risk management, compliance, and operational efficiency by providing training sessions and sharing relevant resources with colleagues.
- Efficiently managed high volumes of trades daily, ensuring timely execution at optimal prices for maximum returns.
- Collaborated with analysts to develop actionable trading ideas based on market research and technical analysis.
- Led cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions for managing risk exposures related to specific trading strategies or market conditions.
- Actively participated in industry conferences and networking events to stay current with market developments and expand professional network connections.
- Monitored global economic trends to identify potential impacts on financial markets and adjust trading strategies accordingly.
- Created and implemented strategic trading approaches.
- Developed and maintained strong knowledge of multiple products and varying levels of benefits within each product.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key industry contacts, enabling access to valuable market insights and opportunities.
- Supported businesses setting up joint ventures with investors in Agricultural markets.
Oversees Development & International Trade Manager
FTNT International
11.2010 - 09.2015
- Established International Chain of Companies. Done Tax Optimization, Offices Management, Signature Power Distribution, Trading Infrastructure Establishment. On the same time managed investments for our projects.
- Coordinated financial management, credit finance finding, convincing banks to finance current projects, organized logistics activities to ensure timely delivery of products, minimizing delays and enhancing customer experience.
- Acted as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners, fostering effective communication channels that facilitated seamless flow of information across borders.
- Identified new market opportunities through thorough research and analysis, driving company growth in target regions.
Soft Commodities Trader
AYC AGRO
11.2010 - 09.2011
- Worked on behalf of companies to buy and sell soft commodities.
- Increased trading profits by implementing effective risk management strategies and optimizing trade execution.
- Monitored market trends and developed strategies to capitalize on potential opportunities.
- Devised detailed hedge and trade strategies for specific trades.
- Made fast decisions based on fluctuating market and resulting in profit.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of equities, fixed income, commodities, and derivatives to maximize returns while minimizing risk exposure.
- Enhanced portfolio performance through diligent research, stock selection, and timely adjustments to market conditions.
- Developed profitable trading strategies by conducting thorough market analysis and identifying trends.
Trade Manager
Türsa Tarım Ürünleri San. Ve Tic. A.Ş.
06.2006 - 11.2010
- Developed key communication links for optimal use of facilities, assets and market access.
- Supported implementation of new trade partners and monitored KPIs for performance optimization.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively.
- Maintained full compliance with trade laws and regulations by tracking changing conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Management Faculty, Economy-Administrative Science
Selcuk University
Konya,Turkey 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Economic And Managerial Sciences Faculty, CIS&MIS
Near East University
Nicosia, Cyprus 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Konya Selcuklu Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi
Konya, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
Leadership and people development
Strategic thinking
Innovative mindset
Crisis management
Global perspective
Industry expertise
Organizational leadership
Operational efficiency
Multitasking Abilities
Adaptability and flexibility
Organizational development and skills
Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Advisory Board Member
Fidelis Sustainable Products
02.2026 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
CSI Trading FZ
07.2024 - Current
General Manager, Chief Executive Officer
Trade House Sputnik
07.2024 - Current
Chairman of the Board
CSI Tarım A.S.
06.2024 - Current
Chairman of the Board
Special Commodities International Holdings
03.2024 - Current
Senior Trader
Meke DMCC, Gitas Gıda A.S.
10.2015 - 11.2023
Oversees Development & International Trade Manager
FTNT International
11.2010 - 09.2015
Soft Commodities Trader
AYC AGRO
11.2010 - 09.2011
Trade Manager
Türsa Tarım Ürünleri San. Ve Tic. A.Ş.
06.2006 - 11.2010
Master of Science - Management Faculty, Economy-Administrative Science
Selcuk University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Economic And Managerial Sciences Faculty, CIS&MIS
Near East University
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Konya Selcuklu Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi
04.2001 -