Taha Gundogar

• Leads global construction equipment operations across multiple international mega-projects.
• Manages a $350M capital equipment budget, including investment planning and lifecycle optimization.
• Directs a workforce of 5,500+ personnel across geographically dispersed project sites.
• Advises executive leadership on strategic equipment investments and global resource allocation.
• Drives operational efficiency, cost optimization, and asset utilization at scale.

• Reported directly to the CEO on corporate machinery and equipment operations.
• Led centralized resource planning and allocation across global projects.
• Developed annual budgets and capital expenditure strategies for large-scale equipment fleets.
• Improved operational efficiency through optimized equipment utilization and lifecycle management.
• Coordinated cross-project equipment logistics to ensure timely delivery and deployment.

• Serves on the Board of Directors of a major trading and industrial company.
• Leads strategic growth initiatives for global equipment brands including Hitachi, Bell, Palfinger, and XCMG across Turkey and neighboring regions.
• Increased annual equipment sales volume to 1,600+ units across multiple markets.
• Strengthened financial performance during economic downturn, improving profitability and reaching approximately €80M net cash position.
• Supports annual business performance of approximately €250M revenue and €40M net profit.

• Managed performance and operations of machinery teams across multiple international projects.
• Oversaw 5,400+ construction equipment assets, including procurement, deployment, and maintenance.
• Evaluated new equipment investments and vendor proposals.
• Led equipment planning and scheduling across projects to maximize efficiency.

• Managed maintenance and operations of 379 construction equipment units.
• Led transition from construction to operational phase for a large-scale power plant.
• Developed maintenance programs, budgets, and safety procedures.
• Contributed to a project recognized as ENR Global Best Project in 2017.

• Designed and implemented preventive maintenance programs.
• Managed operations of 250+ equipment units.
• Oversaw heavy lifting and rigging operations for critical installations.

• Managed maintenance and operations of 125 construction equipment units.
• Led heavy lifting planning and execution.
• Contributed to a project recognized as ENR Global Best Project in 2013.

• Invited speaker at the 3rd International Construction and Material Handling Equipment Congress & Rental Summit in 2023.
• Presented on Energy Transition in Construction Equipment and Material Handling Panel.
• Directed operational management of 5,500+ personnel across international construction and energy projects.
• Managed a $350M+ global construction equipment portfolio.
• Supported execution of $4.2B+ mega infrastructure projects across multiple regions.
• Oversaw 5,700+ heavy equipment assets with focus on high utilization and minimal downtime.
• Contributed to ENR Global Best Project Award-winning projects in 2013 and 2017.
• Led cross-border equipment deployment across Europe, Middle East, South America and Russia.

BSc, Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering

• Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP)
• Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA)
• International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
• Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)

• Global Operations Management
• Heavy Equipment & Asset Management
• Capital Expenditure Planning
• Cross-Border Project Execution
• Team Leadership with 5,500+ personnel
• Strategic Planning & Optimization
• Equipment lifecycle management
• Global logistics and resource allocation
• Operational efficiency and cost optimization

• Turkish — Native
• English — Fluent
• Russian — Intermediate

• Extensive experience across Europe, Middle East, South America and Russia.
• Proven leadership in large-scale, high-value infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in engineering, operations, and executive management.
• Experienced in optimizing asset utilization and supporting delivery of complex mega-projects.