Amsterdam, Sectoral Trade Committee Organization The Cosmetics Manufacturers and Researchers Association organized a Trade Delegation in Amsterdam on September 10-11, 2023, with the participation of 15 companies and 30 sector representatives from Turkey. During the event, which included over 40 buyers, our exporting companies conducted more than 220 B2B meetings. We extend our gratitude to Trade Attaché Assistant Mr. Aşkın Pekel and the Ministry of Commerce of the Republic of Turkey for their support.

Ümmi Belgin SİLE I was born in Ankara in 1968. After living in Ankara until I was 3 years old, we moved to Muş due to my father's job in the health sector. I started primary school at the age of 5.5, but I was not registered because I was considered too young. I continued my primary education in Muş until I was 10 years old, and then moved to Bilecik, carrying with me warm memories of the different lives I had experienced and sometimes long for from my childhood. During my high school years, I was involved in athletics, table tennis, and volleyball, supported and encouraged by my father, who was a sports and volleyball coach. After completing middle and high school in Bilecik, I was accepted into the Faculty of Chemistry at Eskişehir Anadolu University due to my passion for research, love of learning, and boundless curiosity. That same year, my family moved to Kocaeli, and I began my university life in Eskişehir, leaving home for the first time. During my student years, I had the opportunity to work at various companies, including those in the petrochemical and paper industries, during the summer breaks. I also participated in social activities such as Folk Dances and Turkish Classical Music. Upon graduating from university in 1993, I started my first job in the Quality Control Laboratory of the Agricultural Medicine Department at Koruma Tarım in Kocaeli. After about a year, I moved to Istanbul due to marriage, where I still reside. In 1995, I began working in the R&D department at Ataman İlaç Kozmetik San. Tic. A.Ş. Alongside continuing the production processes, I was appointed as the Production Manager while maintaining my involvement in R&D studies. I took great pleasure in applying my research and receiving positive feedback from consumers. While advancing in my career, I completed my Master's Degree at Istanbul Marmara University, focusing on Company Mergers and Strategic Management. After 17 years at Ataman İlaç Kozmetik, I joined Eczacıbaşı Consumer Products as the Production Manager in 2012. I played a significant role in the relocation and establishment of the factory facility in 2011. Subsequently, I chose to focus on R&D and Innovation, as my research and communication skills were particularly strong. I contributed to product development in the Baby Care, Personal Care, and Detergent categories and led the establishment of the Eczacıbaşı R&D Center. During this time, I received various awards for Value Reduction Projects, Innovation Awards, and Difference Makers within the Eczacıbaşı Consumer Products Group. Additionally, as part of a social responsibility project, I mentored university students supported by Darüşşafaka. After leaving Eczacıbaşı Consumer Products in May 2019, I pursued further training in Coaching and Mentoring, Conscious Awareness, NLP, Life Coaching Advanced Level, and Management Coaching at Başkent University. In 2020, I continued my career as the R&D and Legal Affairs Director, Executive Board Member at Sapro Temizlik Ürünleri San. Ve Tic. A.Ş., where I am still employed. While addressing product needs and regulations for the American and European markets, I contribute to the company’s development and improvement processes. Since joining the Cosmetics Manufacturers and Researchers Association (KÜAD), I have actively participated in the Board of Directors, providing project-based training and collaborating with sector stakeholders. I served as the President of the Legislation Committee in 2023 and the President of the KÜAD What Should I Produce Summit, held for the first time in 2023, and I continue in this role for the current year. I was elected Vice President of KÜAD in January 2024 and continue to contribute to the sector's work. Ümmi Belgin SİLE I was born in Ankara in 1968. After living in Ankara until I was 3 years old, we moved to Muş due to my father's job in the health sector. I started primary school at the age of 5.5, but I was not registered because I was considered too young. I continued my primary education in Muş until I was 10 years old, and then moved to Bilecik, carrying with me warm memories of the different lives I had experienced and sometimes long for from my childhood. During my high school years, I was involved in athletics, table tennis, and volleyball, supported and encouraged by my father, who was a sports and volleyball coach. After completing middle and high school in Bilecik, I was accepted into the Faculty of Chemistry at Eskişehir Anadolu University due to my passion for research, love of learning, and boundless curiosity. That same year, my family moved to Kocaeli, and I began my university life in Eskişehir, leaving home for the first time. During my student years, I had the opportunity to work at various companies, including those in the petrochemical and paper industries, during the summer breaks. I also participated in social activities such as Folk Dances and Turkish Classical Music. Upon graduating from university in 1993, I started my first job in the Quality Control Laboratory of the Agricultural Medicine Department at Koruma Tarım in Kocaeli. After about a year, I moved to Istanbul due to marriage, where I still reside. In 1995, I began working in the R&D department at Ataman İlaç Kozmetik San. Tic. A.Ş. Alongside continuing the production processes, I was appointed as the Production Manager while maintaining my involvement in R&D studies. I took great pleasure in applying my research and receiving positive feedback from consumers. While advancing in my career, I completed my Master's Degree at Istanbul Marmara University, focusing on Company Mergers and Strategic Management. After 17 years at Ataman İlaç Kozmetik, I joined Eczacıbaşı Consumer Products as the Production Manager in 2012. I played a significant role in the relocation and establishment of the factory facility in 2011. Subsequently, I chose to focus on R&D and Innovation, as my research and communication skills were particularly strong. I contributed to product development in the Baby Care, Personal Care, and Detergent categories and led the establishment of the Eczacıbaşı R&D Center. During this time, I received various awards for Value Reduction Projects, Innovation Awards, and Difference Makers within the Eczacıbaşı Consumer Products Group. Additionally, as part of a social responsibility project, I mentored university students supported by Darüşşafaka. After leaving Eczacıbaşı Consumer Products in May 2019, I pursued further training in Coaching and Mentoring, Conscious Awareness, NLP, Life Coaching Advanced Level, and Management Coaching at Başkent University. In 2020, I continued my career as the R&D and Legal Affairs Director, Executive Board Member at Sapro Temizlik Ürünleri San. Ve Tic. A.Ş., where I am still employed. While addressing product needs and regulations for the American and European markets, I contribute to the company’s development and improvement processes. Since joining the Cosmetics Manufacturers and Researchers Association (KÜAD), I have actively participated in the Board of Directors, providing project-based training and collaborating with sector stakeholders. I served as the President of the Legislation Committee in 2023 and the President of the KÜAD What Should I Produce Summit, held for the first time in 2023, and I continue in this role for the current year. I was elected Vice President of KÜAD in January 2024 and continue to contribute to the sector's work.

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Serdar MUTAF Serdar Mutaf, 1983 yılında Erzurum'da dünyaya gelmiştir. Elektrik ve Elektronik Mühendisliği alanında Yeditepe Üniversitesi'nden mezun olmuş ve eğitimini tamamladıktan sonra, sektörde 28 yılını tamamlayan aile şirketi Fulser Kozmetik'te ikinci kuşak temsilcisi olarak çalışmaya başlamıştır. 15 yıllık süregelen profesyonel kariyerine şirkette Genel Müdür Yardımcısı pozisyonunda devam etmektedir. Serdar Mutaf, 2019 yılında katıldığı Kozmetik Üreticileri ve Araştırmacıları Derneği (KÜAD) yönetimine, 2023 yılı sonunda yapılan genel kurul neticesinde Yönetim Kurulu Başkan Yardımcısı olarak seçilmiş ve aynı zamanda KÜAD İktisadi İşletmesi'nin Genel Müdürlüğü görevini yürütmektedir. Serdar MUTAF - ENG Serdar Mutaf was born in Erzurum in 1983. He graduated from Yeditepe University with a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and, upon completing his education, he started working as the second-generation representative in his family's company, Fulser Cosmetics, which has completed 28 years in the industry. He continues his 15-year professional career as the Vice General Manager at the company. In 2019, Serdar Mutaf was elected as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Association of Cosmetics Manufacturers and Researchers (KÜAD) following the general assembly at the end of 2023, and he also serves as the General Manager of KÜAD's Commercial Enterprise.

Hale YEDIER - TR Ekokimya AŞ Kurucu Ortak ve YK Başkanı Hale Yedier Koç Üniversitesi İşletme Bölümünden 1998 yılında mezun oldu. Muhasebe, finans, satış, pazarlama ve proje yönetimi gibi çeşitli alanlarda sektör ve iş tecrübesini geliştirdikten sonra 2009 Ocak ayında Ekokimya Aş'yi kurararak deterjan ve kozmetik sektörüne doğal ve organik sertifikalı üretim yapmak üzere giriş yaptı. Ekibiyle birlikte Tübitak projeleri ile inovatif ve yenilikçi ürünler geliştirdi. 2015 yılından itibaren Küad YK kurulu bünyesinde farklı görev ve projelerde yer aldı. Akıcı bir şekilde İngilizce ve orta seviyede Almanca bilgisine sahiptir. 2 çocuk annesi olarak Ekokimya firmasında YK Başkanlığı görevine halen devam etmektedir. Hale Yedier - ING Hale Yedier graduated from Koç University's Business Administration Department in 1998. After developing industry and work experience in various areas such as accounting, finance, sales, marketing, and project management, she founded Ekokimya Inc. in January 2009 to enter the detergent and cosmetics industry with the aim of producing natural and organic certified products. Together with her team, she developed innovative products through TÜBİTAK (Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) projects. Since 2015, she has been involved in various roles and projects within the board of KUAD. She is fluent in English and has intermediate knowledge of German. As a mother of two, she continues to serve as the Chairman of the Board at Ekokimya.

Levent KAHRIMAN - TR 7 Çocuklu güzel bir anne babanın 5. Çocuğu olarak 1979 yılında Kars’ta doğdum. İlk çocukluğum Kars’ın bir dağ köyünde doğa ile iç içe geçti. 92 yılında taşındığımız günden beri, ne kadar ara ara ayrılsamda çok sevdiğim İzmir de yaşamımı sürdürüyorum. 1996 yılında çok isteyerek tercih ettiğim ve Balıkesir Üniversitesi Fen Edebiyat Fakültesi Kimya Bölümüne girmem ile başlayan kimyagerlik yolculuğum 2007 Yılına kadar kozmetik ve deterjan sektöründe çalışarak devam etti. 2007 Yılında hep hayelim olan kendi işimi kurma düşüncem, Laber Kimya’yı kurarak hayat buldu. Laber Kimya, başlangıçtan bugüne kozmetik konusunda arge çalışmaları ve yenilik eksenli kozmetik ürünler üreten bir firmadır. Kendi markalarımız olan İva Natura, Zi Natural ve Creamol markaları ile bir çok inovatif ürün geliştirirken, bugüne kadar dörtyüz üzerinde markaya private label (fason) olarak özenle geliştirdiğimiz dörtbin üzerinde formülle üretim yapma şansı bulduk. Bugünde halen bu süreçlerimiz devam ediyor. İçeriği tarafımdan oluşturulan “kozmetik üretimi ve girişimcilik” konulu eğitim programı ile, 2006 yılından itibaren yüzlerce kozmetik sektörü adayı ile üniversiteler ve diğer platformlarda buluşma fırsatım oldu. Devam eden yıllardan bugüne, kimya, girişimcilik, kozmetik eksenli onlarca panel, kongre, tv ve radyo programın da bulunma şansım oldu. Ayrıca kozmetik konusunda ülkemizde kongreler serisi başlatıp, yıllarca ulusal ve sonrasında uluslararası gerçekleşmelerinde çalışmalar yaptım. Hali hazırda uluslararası olarak, “Kozmetik Üretici ve Araştırmacıları Derneği” çatısı altında kozmetik kongresinin faaliyetlerine katkı sağlamaktayım. 2013 yılında, sonradan akredite bir kozmetik test laboratuvarına dönüşecek olan Türkçe ,ilk ve tek kozmetik veri tabanı olan Cosming.com çalışmasını başlattım. 2015 Yılında Cosming Laboratuvarı kurdum. 17025 TÜRKAK akreditasyonu olan Cosming Laboratuvar kozmetik sektörüne, veri üretmek yanı sıra, ihtiyaç duyulan bir çok analizi kendi bünyesinde gerçekleştirmektir. Cosming Laboratuvar ayrıca ülkemize Türkçe bir çok kaynak kazandırmıştır. Kozmetik Ürünlerin Analizi, Kozmetik Mikrobiyoloji, Kozmetik Ürünlerde Güvenlilik Değerlendirmesi adlı çeviri kitapları yayın olarak dilimize kazandırmıştır. Kozmetik Üreticisinin El Kitabını ve yazarlarından da olduğum Kozmetik Sektör Tarihi adlı kitabı kendi yayını olarak sektöre ülkemiz araştırmacılarına sunmuştur. Cosmilife adlı süreli yayın ile de bir süre sektörün nabzını tutmuştur. 2015 Yılında Kurduğum Laber Organik Kozmetik A.Ş. ile birlikte organik tarım faaliyetlerine ve bitki özü elde etme süreçlerine başladım. Türkiye’de yetişen bitkiler ile geliştirdiğimiz organik ve vegan sertifikalı İva Natura markalı ürünlerimiz ile ihracata başladık. Anadolu bitkilerinin farkındalığını ortaya çıkarmak adına, “İva Natura Kozmetik Kısa Film” yarısmasını 2017 yılında hayata geçirerek kozmetik sektörünün güzelliğini sanatın estetiği ile buluşturma fırsatı yakaladım. Hali hazırda geleneksel hale gelen kısa film yarışmasında ülkemiz bitkilerini ve güzelliği anlatan filmler değerli jurinin huzurunda yarışıyorlar. Bu yıl dördüncüsü gerçekleşecek yarışma alanında ki tek etkinliktir. Uzun süredir kimya sektöründe çalışan bir kimyager olmama rağmeni, kendimi daha çok bir girişimci olarak tnımlıyorum. Ve tabi inovasyona inanan bir girişimci olduğumu düşünüyorum. Belki de bundan kaynaklı yüksek lisansımı 2015 yılında başladığım “Girişimcilik ve İnovasyon Yönetimi” alanında yaptım. Hali hazırda ülkemizde en kapsamlı organik ve doğal kozmetik üretimi yapan firmalardan olan Laber Kimya’nın genel müdürü olarak görev yapıyorum. İzmir Torbalı da Laber Kimya’ın, bitki bahçeleri ve şiir duvarları gölgesinde çalışırken, kurucu başkanı olduğum Kozmetik Üretici ve Araştırmacıları Derneği yönetim kurulu başkanlığını yapmaktayım. Kitap okumayı ve müzik dinlemeyi çok seviyorum. Öykü okumak en büyük keyiflerimden. Amatör olarak uzun süre öykü yazmayı da denedim. Ciddi bir amotörlük ile bağlama çalmaya çalışıyorum. Bu konuda çok yetenekli olmasamda etnik müzikleri sevmemde çok payı var. Doğa ve öteki kültürleri tanıma isteğim çocukluktan beri hiç değişmedi. Bunun sonuçlarından biri olan masallara olan ilgim,”Masal Fabrika’da” projemizi hayata geçirmemize olanak sağladı. Hepsinin toplamı da sanırım “etnokozmetik” fikrinin doğmasına katkı sağladı. Bu sene açılışını yapacağımız “Kozmetik Tarihi Müzesi” ve “Etno Kozmetik Araştırmalar Vakfı” ile bu çalışmalarımızı derinleştirmeye devam ediyoruz. Evli ve üç güzel erkek çocuk sahibiyim. Aynı zamanda meslektaşım ve iş arkadaşım olan eşim ve üç güzel oğlum ile hayaller kurarak İzmir de yaşamıma devam ediyorum. Levent KAHRIMAN - ENG I was born in Kars in 1979 as the fifth child in a beautiful family with seven children. My early childhood was spent immersed in nature in a mountain village in Kars. Since our move in 1992, I have continued to live in my beloved Izmir, despite occasional separations. My journey as a chemist began with my entry into the Chemistry Department of Balıkesir University’s Faculty of Science and Literature in 1996, a choice I made with great enthusiasm. This journey continued in the cosmetics and detergent sectors until 2007. In that year, my long-held dream of starting my own business was realized with the establishment of Laber Kimya. Laber Kimya is a company that has been producing innovative cosmetic products and conducting R&D studies in cosmetics from its inception to the present. With our brands, İva Natura, Zi Natural, and Creamol, we have developed many innovative products and produced over four thousand formulas for more than four hundred brands as private labels. These processes continue to this day. Since 2006, I have had the opportunity to meet hundreds of candidates in the cosmetics sector through the “Cosmetic Production and Entrepreneurship” training program I created. Over the years, I have participated in numerous panels, conferences, and TV and radio programs focused on chemistry, entrepreneurship, and cosmetics. Additionally, I initiated a series of conferences on cosmetics in our country and have worked in both national and international events. Currently, I contribute to the activities of the cosmetic congress under the umbrella of the “Cosmetic Manufacturers and Researchers Association” internationally. In 2013, I began working on Cosming.com, the first and only Turkish cosmetic database, which later became an accredited cosmetic test laboratory. In 2015, I established Cosming Laboratory. With TÜRKAK accreditation 17025, Cosming Laboratory not only produces data for the cosmetics sector but also performs many necessary analyses in-house. Cosming Laboratory has also contributed to the Turkish language resources of our country. It has published translation books such as Analysis of Cosmetic Products, Cosmetic Microbiology, and Safety Assessment of Cosmetic Products. It has presented the Cosmetic Manufacturer’s Handbook and the History of the Cosmetic Sector book, which I co-authored, to the sector and researchers in our country. It also maintains a pulse on the sector with the Cosmilife periodical. With the establishment of Laber Organic Cosmetics Inc. in 2015, I began engaging in organic farming activities and the processes of obtaining plant extracts. We started exporting our organic and vegan-certified İva Natura branded products, developed with plants grown in Turkey. To raise awareness of Anatolian plants, I launched the “İva Natura Cosmetic Short Film” competition in 2017, creating an opportunity to merge the beauty of the cosmetics sector with the aesthetics of art. Currently, films showcasing our country’s plants and beauty compete in this traditional short film competition before a distinguished jury. This year’s competition, the fourth of its kind, is the only event of its kind. Although I have worked as a chemist in the industry for a long time, I consider myself more of an entrepreneur. I believe I am an entrepreneur who values innovation. Perhaps because of this, I pursued a master’s degree in “Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management” in 2015. I am currently serving as the General Manager of Laber Kimya, one of the most comprehensive organic and natural cosmetic production companies in our country. While working in the shade of plant gardens and poetry walls at Laber Kimya in Torbalı, Izmir, I also hold the position of Chairman of the Board of the Cosmetic Manufacturers and Researchers Association, of which I am the founding president. I love reading books and listening to music. Reading short stories is one of my greatest pleasures. I also tried writing short stories as an amateur for a long time. I play the bağlama with a serious amateur approach. Although I am not very skilled, my love for ethnic music plays a significant role. My desire to explore nature and other cultures has remained unchanged since childhood. As a result, my interest in fairy tales led to the realization of our “Masal Fabrika” project. Together, all of these interests have likely contributed to the emergence of the “ethnocosmetic” idea. We continue to deepen these efforts with the opening of the “Cosmetic History Museum” and the “Ethno Cosmetic Research Foundation” this year. I am married and have three wonderful sons. I continue to live in Izmir, dreaming alongside my spouse, who is also my colleague and business partner, and my three beautiful sons.

Istanbul, Sectoral Trade Delegation Organization In collaboration with KÜAD and Wabel, a Trade Delegation was organized in Istanbul on April 15-16, 2024, with the participation of 12 companies from Turkey. During the event, which featured over 30 buyers, our exporting companies conducted more than 180 B2B meetings. We congratulate our participants who won first-place awards in their respective categories and wish them continued success. Buyers' Top Choice: Ar Kağit Kozmetik Most Loyal Supplier: Emre Güldez Wabel Jury: The Purest Solutions Most Innovative Product: Lopren

Bulent KONCA - TR 1977 yılında İstanbul’da doğan Bülent Konca, Kocaeli Üniversitesi İşletme Bölümü’nden mezun oldu. İş hayatına üniversite eğitimiyle eş zamanlı olarak 1998 yılında başlayan Konca, MG International Fragrance Company’de Genel Müdür Yardımcısı olarak meslek hayatına devam ediyor. 2001 – 2002 yılları arasında Kobra Savunma Teknolojileri şirketinde Finans Müdür Yardımcısı olarak çalışan Konca’nın 2002 yılının sonunda Gülçiçek Ailesi ile yolları kesişti. MG International Fragrance Company’de Satış Mümessilliği, Satış ve Pazarlama Direktörlüğü görevlerinde bulunan Bülent Konca, bugün şirketin Satış ve Pazarlamadan Sorumlu Genel Müdür Yardımcısı olarak çalışmaktadır. Üç yıl Türk Kozmetik Tanıtım Grubunun Yönetim Kurulunda aktif görev alan Bülent Konca, halen Aerosol Sanayicileri Derneği (ASAD) Denetleme Kurulu Üyeliği, Kozmetik Üreticileri ve Araştırmacıları Derneği (KÜAD) Yönetim Kurulu Üyesi, Özel Markalı Ürünler Sanayicileri ve Tedarikçileri Derneği (PLAT) ve Gebze Ticaret Odası Meslek Komitesi’nde üyeliğini sürdürüyor. İngilizce bilen Bülent Konca evli ve 1 çocuk babasıdır. Bulent KONCA - ENG Born in Istanbul in 1977, Bülent Konca graduated from Kocaeli University, Department of Business Administration. Konca began his career concurrently with his university education in 1998 and continues his professional journey as the Deputy General Manager at MG International Fragrance Company. Between 2001 and 2002, Konca worked as the Deputy Finance Manager at Kobra Defense Technologies. At the end of 2002, he joined the Gülçiçek Family. Bülent Konca, who has held roles such as Sales Representative and Sales and Marketing Director at MG International Fragrance Company, is currently serving as the Deputy General Manager responsible for Sales and Marketing. Bülent Konca has actively served on the Board of Directors of the Turkish Cosmetics Promotion Group for three years. He is also a member of the Audit Committee of the Aerosol Industry Association (ASAD), a Board Member of the Cosmetics Manufacturers and Researchers Association (KÜAD), a member of the Private Label Products Manufacturers and Suppliers Association (PLAT), and the Gebze Chamber of Commerce Vocational Committee. Bülent Konca, who speaks English, is married and has one child.

M. Halis ERTAŞ - TR M. Halis Ertaş, 1980 yılında Antalya'da doğmuştur. Lisans eğitimini Akdeniz Üniversitesi'nde tamamlayan Ertaş, Eskişehir Anadolu Üniversitesi'nde Fitoterapi üzerine yüksek lisans yapmıştır. Akdeniz Bölgesi'nin tıbbi bitkilerinin zenginliği ve yöre halkının bu bitkileri geleneksel yöntemlerle üretme ve kullanma alışkanlıkları, onun bu alana olan ilgisini derinden etkilemiştir. 23 yaşında tıbbi ve aromatik bitkiler sektörüne adım atan Ertaş, sektöre ilk olarak uçucu yağ ve sabit yağ üretimiyle giriş yapmıştır. M. Halis Ertaş, sektördeki çalışmalarına üretici olarak başladığı ilk günden itibaren kesintisiz bir şekilde devam etmiş, ülkemizde bu sektörün gelişimini desteklemek amacıyla birçok derneğin kuruluş ve faaliyetlerinde aktif rol almıştır. Ayrıca, tıbbi ve aromatik bitkilerin ülkemizde geleneksel tüketiminin yanı sıra bilimsel çalışmalarla da tanınması için akademik alanda da çalışmalar yapmıştır. Yerel ve uluslararası birçok etkinlikte yer alarak Talya markasının yurt dışında da tanınmasını sağlayan Ertaş,2016'da Amerika'da Talya Herbal LLC şirketini kurarak şirketin yurt dışı satış operasyonlarını başlatmıştır. Halen, Talya markasının Türkiye ve Amerika'daki şirketler grubunun Yönetim Kurulu'nda aktif görevini yürütmektedir. M. Halis ERTAŞ - ENG M. Halis Ertaş was born in Antalya in 1980. He completed his undergraduate education at Akdeniz University and pursued a Master's degree in Phytotherapy at Eskişehir Anadolu University. The richness of medicinal plants in the Mediterranean region and the local population's traditional methods of producing and using these plants deeply influenced his interest in this field. At the age of 23, Ertaş entered the medicinal and aromatic plants sector, starting with the production of essential and fixed oils. Since the first day he began working as a producer, M. Halis Ertaş has continued his efforts without interruption, actively participating in the establishment and activities of numerous associations aimed at supporting the development of this sector in Turkey. He has also conducted academic work to promote the scientific recognition of medicinal and aromatic plants in addition to their traditional use in the country. By participating in numerous local and international events, Ertaş has contributed to the recognition of the Talya brand abroad. In 2016, he established Talya Herbal LLC in the United States, initiating the company's international sales operations. He currently holds an active role on the Board of Directors for the Talya brand's group of companies in Turkey and the United States.

M. Halis ERTAŞ - TR M. Halis Ertaş, 1980 yılında Antalya'da doğmuştur. Lisans eğitimini Akdeniz Üniversitesi'nde tamamlayan Ertaş, Eskişehir Anadolu Üniversitesi'nde Fitoterapi üzerine yüksek lisans yapmıştır. Akdeniz Bölgesi'nin tıbbi bitkilerinin zenginliği ve yöre halkının bu bitkileri geleneksel yöntemlerle üretme ve kullanma alışkanlıkları, onun bu alana olan ilgisini derinden etkilemiştir. 23 yaşında tıbbi ve aromatik bitkiler sektörüne adım atan Ertaş, sektöre ilk olarak uçucu yağ ve sabit yağ üretimiyle giriş yapmıştır. M. Halis Ertaş, sektördeki çalışmalarına üretici olarak başladığı ilk günden itibaren kesintisiz bir şekilde devam etmiş, ülkemizde bu sektörün gelişimini desteklemek amacıyla birçok derneğin kuruluş ve faaliyetlerinde aktif rol almıştır. Ayrıca, tıbbi ve aromatik bitkilerin ülkemizde geleneksel tüketiminin yanı sıra bilimsel çalışmalarla da tanınması için akademik alanda da çalışmalar yapmıştır. Yerel ve uluslararası birçok etkinlikte yer alarak Talya markasının yurt dışında da tanınmasını sağlayan Ertaş,2016'da Amerika'da Talya Herbal LLC şirketini kurarak şirketin yurt dışı satış operasyonlarını başlatmıştır. Halen, Talya markasının Türkiye ve Amerika'daki şirketler grubunun Yönetim Kurulu'nda aktif görevini yürütmektedir. M. Halis ERTAŞ - ENG M. Halis Ertaş was born in Antalya in 1980. He completed his undergraduate education at Akdeniz University and pursued a Master's degree in Phytotherapy at Eskişehir Anadolu University. The richness of medicinal plants in the Mediterranean region and the local population's traditional methods of producing and using these plants deeply influenced his interest in this field. At the age of 23, Ertaş entered the medicinal and aromatic plants sector, starting with the production of essential and fixed oils. Since the first day he began working as a producer, M. Halis Ertaş has continued his efforts without interruption, actively participating in the establishment and activities of numerous associations aimed at supporting the development of this sector in Turkey. He has also conducted academic work to promote the scientific recognition of medicinal and aromatic plants in addition to their traditional use in the country. By participating in numerous local and international events, Ertaş has contributed to the recognition of the Talya brand abroad. In 2016, he established Talya Herbal LLC in the United States, initiating the company's international sales operations. He currently holds an active role on the Board of Directors for the Talya brand's group of companies in Turkey and the United States.