Can you introduce yourself? What is your name and surname?

Ersin Bal

What is your role at ATU Duty Free and what do you do in this role?

I work as the Assistant Manager of Administrative and Support Services. I manage Administrative Affairs/Warehouse/Customs/Finance processes.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

Spain. Its mild climate, the eighth largest economy in the world and the unique architecture are among my reasons.

Is there a characteristic you would like to change about yourself? Why?

Life offers each of us a new experience every day. The way we meet these experiences can also change. I would like to adapt to every circumstance easily, to get used to every dynamic that life brings and to adapt to life even more. I am realizing this step by step.

What is your favorite feature of yourself that you are most proud of?

I like to find solutions to make people happy as much as I can, because at the end of the day it makes me happy too.

What is your greatest fear in life?

Losing my loved ones.

Is there a talent you wish you had?

I would like to move at the speed of light, since the earth is an even faster planet now.

Who is your favorite historical hero, from the past or present?

Unquestionably Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK!

What qualities do you most value in a friend?

Honesty and sincerity, absolutely.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be and why?

I wouldn't say change, but I would like to have one more copy of myself, to touch the lives of my loved ones in every sense and to experience more of every aspect of life.

What is your favorite activity to do in your free time?

Staying in quiet hotels. I am one of those who advocate that peace is in tranquility.

What is your biggest regret in life?

I have lived without regretting what I have lived until today and I wish I will never regret it in any situation.

Can you share with us the place and time where you felt the happiest?

Anytime I am with my family and children is my reason for happiness.

Do you have a slogan or motto that has motivated you throughout your life?

The only thing worse than starting something and failing is not starting something.