Bulent Turan – Chief Commercial Officer @ Cortland International

Our Herd Freed Hartz executive search team was honored to partner with Cortland International, on a nationwide retained executive search to find their new Chief Commercial Officer.

Cortland International is the largest global manufacturer of customized high‑performance synthetic rope and netting solutions for a diverse range of industries, including aerospace & defense, fishing & aquaculture, marine & shipping, offshore energy, sports & recreation, and industrial & safety. Our products work in the deepest parts of our oceans as well as outer space. Our passionate problem solvers continuously push the boundaries of innovation to deliver solutions that are stronger than steel, safer by design, last longer, and are over 80% lighter than equivalent sized steel wire rope. 

We bring together industry leaders with decades of experience in delivering superior‑quality synthetic rope products and customized solutions that provide unparalleled value for our customers. As a company, we are growing, expanding our extensive portfolio, and accelerating innovation to create a safer, more secure, and sustainable way to work. With over 30 years of continuous innovation fueled by deep technical expertise, we deliver customized high‑performance synthetic solutions that help solve the most complex challenges across diverse markets. 

I’m excited to have Bulent Turan move into this new role,” said CEO Stuart Janke, citing Turan’s deep industry expertise and global market knowledge. “I’m excited for the impact he will have with our customers and organization.” (Full company press release)

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