Hürriyet Necdet Aydoğan

Hürriyet Necdet Aydoğan

CEO – Founder

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A visionary entrepreneur and engineer with over 20 years of leadership in the wastewater treatment industry. Founder of PlanetTEK Inc., the creator of the globally recognized PlanetDISK® RBC technology. Committed to environmental sustainability with a focus on low carbon footprint and energy-efficient solutions. Proven track record in scaling businesses, from managing multinational profit centers at Beiersdorf to directing large-scale operations at Pepsi-Cola. TEDx speaker and advocate for the philosophy that ” One day everything will be cheaper than water.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PlanetTEK Environment and Treatment Technologies Inc. | Istanbul, Turkey

Founder and CEO | May 2004 – Present

  • Established PlanetTEK as a leading global brand in Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) technology (PlanetDISK®).
  • Engineered systems that reduce energy and maintenance costs by over 80% compared to conventional wastewater treatment systems.
  • Expanded operations across 5 continents, serving high-profile clients including Veolia, Coca-Cola, Saudi Aramco, Unilever, BP, and the Australian Government.
  • Championed the “Zero Waste” mission, converting wastewater into a viable resource for irrigation and industrial use.
  • Delivered a TEDx Talk (“The World Needs Heroes”) detailing the entrepreneurial journey and the critical importance of environmental innovation.

Beiersdorf – tesa A.S. | Istanbul, Turkey

General Manager (Country Manager) | 1998 – 2002

  • Served as Country Manager of a profit center, reporting directly to the Hamburg HQ.
  • Managed a team of 30 professionals with total annual sales reaching €10 million.
  • Executed full operational management and strategic implementation.
  • Contributed to global strategy studies for premier brands, including NIVEA.

Pepsi-Cola International | Turkey

Sales and Operations Director | Jan 1994 – May 1998

  • Promoted to Sales and Operations Director in Istanbul after exceptional performance as Regional Director.
  • Achieved a 300% sales increase in less than one year during tenure in Ankara and Bursa.
  • Led large-scale distribution and sales strategies in a highly competitive market.

EDUCATION

Kansas State University (KSU) | USA

  • Master of Science (M.S.) in Industrial Engineering (Industrial Management)
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering (BsME)
  • Honors: Alpha Pi Mu Member, Graduate Assistant Scholarship.
  • Award: College Photographer of the Year (CPOY) – USA, 1983.

TED Ankara College | Ankara, Turkey

  • High School Diploma | 1971 – 1978