Dr. Cetin Nazikkol
About Dr. Cetin Nazikkol
Dr. Cetin Nazikkol is the CEO Asia Pacific Africa at thyssenkrupp, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with extensive experience in regional operations and a diverse educational background.
Current Position at thyssenkrupp
Dr. Cetin Nazikkol serves as the CEO Asia Pacific Africa at thyssenkrupp, operating from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He transitioned into this role in 2021, taking on the responsibility of leading regional operations across multiple continents, including Asia, the Pacific, and Africa. His extensive experience in business management and strategic oversight plays a crucial role in his current leadership position.
Previous Roles at thyssenkrupp
Before becoming the CEO Asia Pacific Africa, Dr. Cetin Nazikkol held several significant roles within thyssenkrupp. From 2015 to 2021, he was the CEO Middle East & Africa, based in Istanbul, Turkey. Prior to that, he served as CEO Turkey from 2013 to 2015. Dr. Nazikkol's earlier positions included Vice President Of Global Services at ThyssenKrupp Elevator from 2011 to 2013 and Executive Manager Service Sales at ThyssenKrupp Elevator (CENE) GmbH from 2010 to 2011. His career at thyssenkrupp began long before these executive roles, reflecting his deep commitment to the company.
Academic Background
Dr. Cetin Nazikkol has a diverse educational background. He achieved a Dr. Dipl. Chem. from the University of Münster, studying from 1990 to 1996, and a Bachelor's degree from Ruhr-Universität Bochum, completed between 1987 and 1990. He also pursued studies in International Finance, earning an MBA from International Master's School Hogeschool Zeeland (The Netherlands) from 2001 to 2003. In addition, he attended Harvard Business School briefly in 2016 and conducted research at the University of Toledo (Ohio, USA) in 1994.
Experience in Business Strategy and R&D
Dr. Cetin Nazikkol has a strong background in business strategy and research and development. Early in his career at ThyssenKrupp Steel AG, he served as Department Manager R&D from 1996 to 2003 and then as Head of Business Strategy from 2003 to 2007. These roles provided him with critical expertise in developing and implementing business strategies, essential for his subsequent leadership positions.
Academic Contributions
Dr. Cetin Nazikkol served as an Executive MBA Lecturer at FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management for a decade, from 2003 to 2013. During this period, he shared his extensive knowledge and experience in business management and strategy with graduate students, contributing significantly to their academic and professional growth.