Ahmet Baran - Independent Entrepreneur

Q: Where is Ahmet based?

Ahmet is based in Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Ahmet speak?

Ahmet speaks the following languages: German (Native), Turkish (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Ahmet have?

Ahmet has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Ahmet has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 4 months . Note that Ahmet may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ahmet's latest experience?

Ahmet's most recent position is Independent Entrepreneur at AVS Inh. A. Baran .

Q: What companies has Ahmet worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ahmet has worked for AVS Inh. A. Baran and B-M-T Otomasyon Makine Plastik San. Tic. Ltd. Sti. .

Q: Which industries is Ahmet most experienced in?

Ahmet is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Banking and Finance , and Insurance .

Q: Which business areas is Ahmet most experienced in?

Ahmet is most experienced in business areas like Sales , Project Management , and Product Development . Ahmet also has some experience in Operations , Procurement , and Production .

Q: Which industries has Ahmet worked in recently?

Ahmet has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Ahmet worked in recently?

Ahmet has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Sales .

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Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany

Experience

Jan 2014 - Present

12 years 3 months

Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany

Independent Entrepreneur

AVS Inh. A. Baran

Technical drawings, mechanical design, product development, and assembly support for international customers
Company management and organization, financial administration, and business plan development
Sales and trade show support, project management, and employee recruitment and support
Development of automation solutions for recycling plants and international project management

Jan 2011 - Dec 2016

6 years

Bursa, Turkey

Managing Director

SEDA-Environmental TR Makina Geri Dönüsüm San. Tic. Ltd. Sti.

Company management and organization, financial administration, and business plan development
Sales, customer acquisition, project management, and installation and commissioning
Government project management (projects for the Ministries of Environment in Turkey and the Netherlands)
Setup of an ELV drying and disassembly line as a training center for employees of the Turkish Ministry of Environment
Theoretical and practical training of ministry staff

Jul 2009 - Present

16 years 9 months

Bursa, Turkey

Independent Entrepreneur

B-M-T Otomasyon Makine Plastik San. Tic. Ltd. Sti.

Sales and technical support for European machine manufacturers in Turkey
Development of a dealer network, customer acquisition, project management, and installation and commissioning
Technical service and product development for machines and plants in the automation, plastics, and recycling industries

Apr 2007 - Dec 2008

1 year 9 months

Turkey

Managing Director

IPR-Söhner Makina Otomasyon ve Plastik San. Tic. Ltd. Sti.

Management of branches in Turkey and China, financial administration, and business plan development
Building sales partner networks in Turkey, China, and the Middle East
Trade show presentations, project execution, technical consulting, sales, and customer acquisition
Employee recruitment and support

Nov 2004 - Dec 2005

1 year 2 months

Munich, Germany

Management

BaHa-Tools GmbH & Co. KG

Sales of pneumatic products and hot melt systems, customer support, and project management

Mar 2000 - Oct 2004

4 years 8 months

Baesweiler, Germany

European Distributor Manager / Technical Sales

phd GmbH

Sales of handling components, key account management and expansion of the distributor network in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East

May 1998 - Feb 2000

1 year 10 months

Munich, Germany

Technical Sales

Schmid Werkzeuge GmbH

Sales of drill and milling tools, cold calling, supporting existing customers and preparing quotes

Dec 1997 - Apr 1998

5 months

Remseck, Germany

Sales

Münster GmbH Sanitär

Trade fair organization from booth design and setup to sales at the booth
New customer acquisition, preparing quotes, price negotiation, delivery and commissioning of whirlpools

Feb 1996 - Nov 1997

1 year 10 months

Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany

Self-Employed Entrepreneur

Baran Finanzdienstleistung

Sales of insurance, equity funds and real estate funds, cold calling and preparing quotes

Aug 1994 - Jan 1996

1 year 6 months

Triberg, Germany

Industrial Foreman Metal

Fehrenbacher

Managing the rework department, monitoring schedules, supervising staff and setting up rework machines
Monitoring inventory and ordering tools

Sep 1985 - Jan 1993

7 years 5 months

Triberg, Germany

Apprenticeship / Automatic Machine Setter / Department Manager

Gerland Fassondrehteile

Apprenticeship as an industrial mechanic
Internal retraining as an automatic machine setter
Managing the rework department, monitoring deadlines, supervising staff, setting up the rework machines
Monitoring inventory, ordering tools

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, and Insurance.

Manufacturing

Banking and Finance

Insurance

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Sales, Project Management, Product Development, Operations, Procurement, and Production.

Sales

Project Management

Product Development

Operations

Procurement

Production

Summary

Experienced entrepreneur and industrial foreman (metal) with broad expertise in technical design, product development, project management, sales, and automation technology. Special successes in handling government projects, founding and managing branches and own companies, and building international dealer networks. Long experience in developing, leading, and executing complex projects in the recycling, plastics, packaging, and automation industries. Strong skills in team leadership, strategic planning, and implementing technology solutions.

Skills

Design: Mechanical Design, Automation, Robotics
Project Management: Planning, Execution, Team Leadership
Sales & Marketing: Customer Acquisition, Proposal Creation, Negotiations, Trade Show Presentations
Industries: Recycling Technology, Material Handling, Packaging, Mechanical Engineering

Languages

German

Native

Turkish

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1993 - Jun 1994

BBT Tuttlingen

Industrial Foreman (Metal) · Tuttlingen, Germany

Oct 1985 - Jun 1989

Gerland

Industrial Mechanic · Triberg, Germany

Oct 1984 - Jun 1985

Commercial Business School

Sankt Georgen im Schwarzwald, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Refa Basic Certificate

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 11

Experience in Manufacturing 35 y

Avg length 5 y

Longest experience 16 y 8 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Turkey)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Independent Entrepreneur, Managing Director, Management

Main industries Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, Insurance

Main business areas Sales, Project Management, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

September 2025

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Where is Ahmet based?

Ahmet is based in Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany.

What languages does Ahmet speak?

Ahmet speaks the following languages: German (Native), Turkish (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Ahmet have?

Ahmet has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Ahmet has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 4 months. Note that Ahmet may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ahmet be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ahmet would be well-suited for roles such as: Independent Entrepreneur, Managing Director, Management.

What is Ahmet's latest experience?

Ahmet's most recent position is Independent Entrepreneur at AVS Inh. A. Baran.

What companies has Ahmet worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ahmet has worked for AVS Inh. A. Baran and B-M-T Otomasyon Makine Plastik San. Tic. Ltd. Sti..

Which industries is Ahmet most experienced in?

Ahmet is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, and Insurance.

Which business areas is Ahmet most experienced in?

Ahmet is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Project Management, and Product Development. Ahmet also has some experience in Operations, Procurement, and Production.

Which industries has Ahmet worked in recently?

Ahmet has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Ahmet worked in recently?

Ahmet has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Sales.

What is Ahmet's education?

Ahmet holds a Bachelor in Industrial Foreman (Metal) from BBT Tuttlingen.

Does Ahmet have any certificates?

Ahmet has 1 certificate: Refa Basic Certificate.

What is the availability of Ahmet?

Ahmet is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ahmet?

Ahmet's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.