Mehmet Karal, who has more than 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, became IVECO Country Manager for Türkiye on 28 September 2026. He will oversee the brand’s commercial operations and growth strategy in the country.
IVECO has appointed Mehmet Karal as Country Manager for Türkiye. According to the company’s announcement, he will be responsible for managing and strategically developing its commercial activities in the country.
Sales and aftersales experience across international markets
Karal spent a substantial part of his career at Daimler Truck and Mercedes-Benz, holding senior management positions in Türkiye as well as in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia-Pacific markets. His work has spanned sales, aftersales services and commercial operations.
His experience includes market development, dealer network and customer management, the development of sales organisations and international commercial operations. He has worked on enhancing the customer experience and supporting sustainable growth across the truck, bus and light commercial vehicle segments.
Leading the growth strategy in Türkiye
Karal will oversee all of IVECO’s commercial operations in Türkiye. He will bring his international market experience together with the brand’s product range and local organisation to lead its growth strategy in the market.
Dealer and service network in Türkiye
According to figures shared by IVECO, the brand serves customers across Türkiye through 24 authorised dealers, 27 sales outlets and 55 authorised service centres. Its global service network comprises more than 2,300 locations.
Part of Iveco Group, IVECO designs, manufactures and markets light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles. Its product portfolio also includes special-purpose vehicles.
Source: IVECO press release, October 2026.
