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PANTERA GROUP

is a leading provider of apparel production services in the Turkish textile sector, with a prime focus on outdoor apparel and active sportsw ear for the global markets.

The group exclusively exports its services and production to leading customers worldwide, particularly in Europe, and comprises two companies, namely PANTERA, established in 2002 and MERT ILKEM, established in 1996, under the same common ownership. PANTERA has been founded with the sole purpose of undertaking the sales function of MERT ILKEM.

PANTERA GROUP

positions itself in the market as a "production services partner" for its customers.

Accordingly, the group is structured to deliver a complete single source service solution, from the technical guidance for design and development of the collections through to the delivery of final products to their ultimate destinations, and with a comprehensive range of departments pioneering and monitoring innovations in the sector and applying those innovations internationally.

Adem Yavuz Cengiz

Finance and Accounting Manager

He was born in 1976 in Erzurum/Turkey
He holds a bachelor's degree from Atatürk University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Business Administration.
He holds a Certified Public Accountant (SMMM) certificate since 2008.
He has more than 20 years of experience in Health, Food, Mining, Automotive, Construction sectors.
He has been working at Pantera Group since January 2021.

Atilla Öndersev

IT Manager

He was born in 1954 in Istanbul/Turkey
He has been doing IT installations and software in IBM Mainframe systems since 1977, IT installation and Textile MRP software in Microsoft Systems since 2007.
He has a 45 years of experience, including 2 years in Automotive industry, 15 years in Public services (including 2 public institutions), 28 years in Apparel and Textile industry.
He has been working at Pantera Group since 2007.

Aybike Özbay Akıllı

Planning Manager

She was born in 1982 in Amasya/ Turkey.
She has a bachelor's degree in Textile engineering , Ege University
She has more than 15 years of experience in the apparel and textile industry.
She has been working at Pantera Group since 2013.

Feyzan Keser

Marketing and Merchandising Manager

She was born in 1972 in Konya/Turkey.
She has a bachelor's degree in Engineering Mangement ,İstanbul Technical University Faculty of Administration.
She has experience of more than 27 years in the apparel and textile industry.
She has been working at Pantera Group since 2003.

Gülsevim Çıldır Türkmen

Embroidery & Print Manager

Place of birth 1984 Istanbul. She has a bachelor's degree from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Department of Textile.
She has more than 20 years of experience in the ready-to-wear and textile industry. She has been working at Pantera Textile since 2009.

Gürsel Akpınar

Fabric & Accesories Purchasing Manager

He was born in 1975 in Ordu , Turkey.
He has a bachelor's degree in economics from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Economics and Administration.
He has more than 20 years of experience in the apparel and textile industry.
He has been working at Pantera Group since 2018.

İdris Karahan

Production Manager

He was born in 1976 in Malatya/Turkey
He is a high school graduate.
He has more than 30 years of experience in the apparel and textile industry.
He has been working at Pantera Group since 2001.

Murat Gençoğlu

Corporate Responsibility Manager

He was born in 1974 in Cologne, Germany.
He has a bachelor's degree in economics from Marmara University Faculty of Economics and Administration.
He has more than 25 years of experience in the apparel and textile industry.
He has been working at Pantera Group since 2018.

Nusret Özer

Production Coordinator

He was born in 1968, in Malatya/Turkey
He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Law, School of Justice
He has more than 30 years of experience in the apparel and textile industry.
He has been working at Pantera Group since 2001.

Saliha Zengin Sivaslıoğlu

Pattern & Development Manager

She was born in1978, in Istanbul /Turkey
She is a high school graduated. She studied textile modeling for 2 years (at a private institution)
She started the textile model shop department with her modeling education. She has been in the same profession for more than 23 years.
She has been working at Pantera Group since 2001.

Timuçin Cebbar

Material Planning Manager

He was born in 1979, in Istanbul/ Turkey.
He has a bachelor's degree in Chemistry engineering from Yıldız Technical University
He has more than 20 years of experience in the apparel and textile industry.
He has been working at Pantera Group since 2013..

Zeki Örer

Logistics Manager

He was born in Istanbul/Turkey.
He has a bachelor's degree from Anadolu University Faculty of Business Administration.
He has more than 30 years of experience in the apparel and Textile industry.
He is working at Pantera Group since 2018.

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