Antalya
Ali Zengin
Can you introduce yourself? What is your name and surname? Ali Zengin What is your role at ATU Duty Free and what do you do in this role? I work as the Team Leader at ATÜ Duty Free's Antalya operation. In this role, I plan and organize my team's day-to-day operations and ensure that processes are carried out efficiently and in accordance with standards. I contribute to customer satisfaction and sales targets by taking a solution-focused approach to the situations I encounter. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? It could have been any of the Nordic countries. The peaceful life in close contact with nature, the fresh air, the vast natural spaces, and the strong social structure give me a sense of security and peace. Is there a characteristic you would like to change about yourself? Why? There isn't any trait I'd like to change about myself. The experiences I've gained over time, along with my strengths and areas for improvement, come together to form the whole that makes me who I am. Of course, I am open to learning and developing. However, rather than changing myself, I view this as developing my current aspects in a more conscious and balanced way. What is your favorite feature of yourself that you are most proud of? My sense of responsibility. Taking ownership of the tasks I undertake and acting in a results-oriented manner enable me to be a reliable person, both in my professional life and in my personal life. What is your greatest fear in life? What scares me the most in life is the possibility of harm coming to the health and well-being of the people I care about. Is there a talent you wish you had? I wish I could play an instrument. Who is your favorite historical hero, from the past or present? Mustafa Kemal Atatürk is the founder of modern Türkiye and a visionary leader who led his country from independence to modernity. Through his reforms, which were based on reason and science, he left a lasting impact not only on Türkiye but also on world history. What qualities do you most value in a friend? I want my friend to be trustworthy. Knowing that they will always be there for me and that I can count on their support in difficult times is very important to me. I value friendships with people with whom we can discuss differences of opinion respectfully and amicably, and with whom we can understand each other, even if we don't agree. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be and why? I would like to be a little less of a perfectionist. So that I can get things done faster… What is your favorite activity to do in your free time? I really enjoy all the activities I can do at sea. My favorites are shore fishing, diving, and swimming. What is your biggest regret in life? I don't have a single, clear answer to this question. Because each choice I made made sense within the circumstances of that particular time. The choices I made at that time formed the foundation of the experience I have today. One of my greatest achievements has been to recognize that, instead of looking back with regret, every experience I've gone through has taught me something. Can you share with us the place and time where you felt the happiest? The moment I held my daughter in my arms for the first time was the purest and deepest happiness I have ever experienced in my life. The love I felt at that moment is hard to put into words, but it was equally powerful. I felt with my whole heart that the rest of my life no longer belonged to me alone, but that a completely different and much more meaningful journey had begun. Do you have a slogan or motto that has motivated you throughout your life? "One is greater than zero." It expresses that every step taken, no matter how small, is more valuable than doing nothing. Because every attempt and effort is a beginning that moves a person forward.
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