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Tayfun Can Kucuk is a seasoned professional in business development and procurement, currently serving as the Director of Business Development and Executive Director for Procurement Platform & Loyalty Programs at MEXT since May 2023. Kucuk previously held the position of Director of Joint Procurement Platform at MESS Turkish Employers' Association of Metal Industries from April 2021 to September 2024. With a substantial tenure at Mondelēz International from January 2011 to March 2021, Kucuk advanced through several roles including Category Planning and Activation Manager, Marmara Division & AFH Sales Manager, Supply Chain Country Manager, Demand Planning Manager, Logistics Operations Manager, Distribution & Warehouse Supervisor, and Product Supply Coordinator. Earlier experience includes a role in Category Management at JJ Food Service Limited and as a Planning Engineer at Robert Bosch. Kucuk holds an MSc. in Engineering Business Management from the University of Warwick and both a BSc. and a Minor Degree in Industrial and Production Engineering from Middle East Technical University.