In his new position at elkon, Seçkin Uz will be dedicated to utilizing various synergies between propulsion specialist SCHOTTEL and electrical system integrator elkon. At the same time, he aims to strengthen elkon’s international growth and business development in the global maritime industry.
Seçkin Uz succeeds Ertuğ Yaşar, who held this position for nine years. “We’d like to thank Ertuğ Yaşar for his outstanding work,” says Andreas Block, CEO of parent company SCHOTTEL Industries, in acknowledgement of the previous MD’s achievements. “Ertuğ, and with him all of the directors, shareholders and staff, have made a significant contribution to bringing the company to where it is today, demonstrating their commitment to their customers.” Ertuğ Yaşar will leave elkon on 31 January 2024 and thus step down from all of his duties at the company.
Seçkin Uz was named Managing Director of SCHOTTEL Turkey in January 2022 and will continue to hold this post. He has also been closely associated with elkon in his role as Chairman of the Board since May 2023. SCHOTTEL Turkey and elkon are both located in Istanbul, Turkey.
About SCHOTTEL
The SCHOTTEL Group, with its headquarters in Spay/Rhine, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of steerable propulsion systems for ships and offshore applications. Founded in 1921, the company has been developing and manufacturing azimuth propulsion and complete propulsion systems with power ratings of up to 30 MW for vessels of all sizes and types for more than 70 years. Around 100 sales and service locations worldwide ensure customer proximity.
About elkon
Founded in 1980, Elkon Elektrik (elkon) has been a renowned authority in the development, design, assembly, engineering and integration of systems in the field of electrical propulsion technology, electrical systems and automation for the maritime industry for more than 40 years. Headquartered in Tuzla (Istanbul) and with a further R&D centre at Teknopark, elkon is the local market leader.