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Polin names Okyay Halavurt as UK regional business development manager

13 Dec 2018 . BY Lauren Heath-Jones

Okyay Halavurt has worked at Polin for more than 13 years

Polin Waterparks has named Okyay Halavurt as its new regional business development manager for the UK.

Halavurt, who has relocated to the UK for the role, will be responsible for all business development processes, sales, project management, service sales and supervision in the region.

In addition, he will offer customers practical advice on the products as well as take and deliver orders, complete technical visits and be responsible for testing and commissioning procedures following installation.

Halavurt, a Civil Engineering graduate,has been working at Polin for the past 13 years, and has previously served as the company's installation supervisor/project engineer, project manager and field services manager.

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