Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Family
Certification
Associations
International Fairs
Timeline
Hi, I’m

SARVEN OKCU

Sales And Marketing Manager
Istanbul
SARVEN OKCU

Summary

Detail-oriented and internationally educated company manager with over 22 years of experience in the textile industry, holding a background in International Finance. Specialized in managing end-to-end production processes across circular knitting, flat knitting, and woven textiles. Strong expertise in aligning manufacturing and financial operations, enabling brands to achieve sustainable growth in global markets. Proven track record in developing export strategies, optimizing supply chains, and enhancing customer engagement through trade fairs and digital platforms. Skilled in ERP systems, material sourcing, and cross-border client relations. Known for delivering quality, efficiency, and strategic insight across every stage of the value chain.

Overview

23
years of professional experience
3
Language
10
years of post-secondary education
4
Certificates

Work History

Okcu Knitwear
Istanbul

Company Manager
01.2003 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed export strategies targeting European and U.S. markets.
  • Managed women’s and men’s ready to wear collections from concept to final delivery.
  • Supervised all manufacturing stages.
  • Focused on production efficiency and cost optimization throughout the supply chain.
  • Implemented deadline planning and ERP-integrated financial tracking for tight budget control.
  • Led digital marketing efforts and conducted international client presentations.
  • Coordinated seasonal collection launches and trade fair participation.
  • Set team performance goals and improved workflow through data analysis.
  • Fostered long-term customer relationships and streamlined resource allocation.

Garanti Bank
İstanbul

internship
07.2002 - 08.2002

Education

Istanbul Bilgi University
Istanbul, Turkey

Bachelor Of Arts from International Finance
09.1998 - 06.2003

University of Portsmouth

Bachelor Of Arts from International Finance
09.1998 - 06.2003

Skills

Continuous Improvement

undefined

Interests

Cars

Fashion

Technology

Angel Investment

Agriculture

Skiing

Family

Personal Information

  • Marital Status: Married since 2012
  • Children:
  • One son, born in 2015 in New Jersey, USA
  • One daughter, born in 2018 in Los Angeles, USA
  • Residency Status: U.S. Green Card holder since 2010

Certification

Import & Export Certification

Associations

  • OTİAD (Osmanbey Textile Businessmen Association) – Board Member
  • TRİSAD (Knitwear Industrialists Association) – Board Member
  • LASİAD (Laleli Industrialists and Businesspeople Association) – Board Member

International Fairs

  • CPD – Almanya
  • CPM (Collection Première Moscow) – Rusya
  • CIFF – Kopenhag
  • Magic Show – Los Angeles
  • Coterie – New York
  • Prêt-à-Porter – Paris
  • Bread and Butter – Barselona
  • IFCO (İstanbul Fashion Connection) – İstanbul

Timeline

Company Manager

Okcu Knitwear
01.2003 - Current

internship

Garanti Bank
07.2002 - 08.2002

Istanbul Bilgi University

Bachelor Of Arts from International Finance
09.1998 - 06.2003

University of Portsmouth

Bachelor Of Arts from International Finance
09.1998 - 06.2003

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
SARVEN OKCUSales And Marketing Manager