Songul has nearly 20 years’ experience in the lubricant industry and joins the Manchester based business from her home in Istanbul, Turkey. Her more recent experience has focused on Wire Drawing, Wood Panel and the Automotive industries but in previous roles she has worked in the Steel and Iron, Automotive Spare Parts and Fastening sectors.
Commenting on her new role Songul says: “I am very excited to be joining Metalube. I have just completed an MBA master’s degree and the size of the business, its reputation as a fast growing and exceptionally innovative lubricant company, combined with my own desire for a more international role meant it was a great fit. I also have an engineering degree and relish identifying problems, finding solutions and improving efficiency. This alongside working with people, travelling and building relationships, makes Metalube a perfect partnership for my skills.”
Douglas Hunt, Commercial Director adds: “Songul will be a very valuable asset to the team. She is a confident team player with fantastic leadership and communication skills these combined with her Engineering background make her a winning formula. We are thrilled that her move to the UK is already proving so successful.”
It’s not all work and no play. Songul also has a daughter and enjoys singing, playing tennis and going to the movies and theatre.