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Extensive Steel Industry Expertise

Our international steel industry expertise is recognised by global commodity conglomerates and respected institutional clients.

We pride ourselves in the client centric procurement, shipment and delivery of steel requirements even during the most challenging environments.

We adapt quickly to the changing market and instil confidence in our clients and suppliers with ongoing communication and full accountability throughout the shipment lifecycle.

Our experienced team and board advisers have worked for large institutions and are well versed in all aspects of the steel industry.

We are always available and on hand to talk through how we can become your steel partner of choice.

Key Personnel

Meric Turna

Meric Turna

Founder & Managing Director

Founder and Managing Director of Rhein Trade & Services Ltd in 2016.

Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Schiller London in International Business, Relations and Diplomacy.

Over 25 years of extensive experience in all matters relating to the global steel industry, including trading, shipments, logistics, and associated services with large commodity suppliers and institutional clients. Over 14 years of experience working for large steel mills and multinational trading houses.

Aferdita Dashi

Aferdita Dashi

Head of East Europe

Batchelor of Economics in International Relations and Diplomacy from the University of Istanbul.

Steel representative and trader with over 22 years of experience in steel commodities and shipping, specialising in Eastern Europe.

Joined Rhein Trade & Services from inception handling all aspects of global steel trading, shipments and ancillary services.

Erhan Gülen

Erhan Gülen

Audit

Erhan is a Finance and Business Bachelor of Arts graduate from the Istanbul Bosphorus University.

He is a Chartered Accountant & Finance Certificate holder with the Independent Accountants and Auditors of Turkey.

He has extensive experience as a Finance Manager and Auditor in one of the Big Four as well as for multinational companies.

He formed his own Certified Public Accounting (CPA) company in 1999 and has acted for Rhein Trade & Services since its formation.

Steve Hurrell

Steve Hurrell

Accounting

Steve Hurrell is a graduate of Dundee University. He qualified as a chartered accountant in 1986 and has an audit and advisory background with a top five accountancy firm.

Since moving into industry in 2001 he has gained more than 15 years experience in the international steel sector.

Neil Fitzpatrick

Neil Fitzpatrick

Consultant

Neil Fitzpatrick, is an accomplished Steel and Raw Material Director with over 35 years of experience in commodities and shipping.

Renowned for his expertise in international trade, P&L management, and supplier/buyer relations. Career highlights include senior roles at British Steel, Transworld Metals PLC. He co-founded Metalloyd Ltd in 2001 before establishing Parkstone Hills Limited in 2016.

Neil is Deputy Chairman and board member of the Institute of Steel Traders Association and served on the London Metal Exchange Steel Committee.

Stefano Del Federico

Stefano Del Federico

Board Adviser

Stefano is an innovative and experienced business leader who has devised and ran ground breaking divisions within large financial institutions. He has been at the forefront of the wealth management industry for more than 25 years and held senior positions with global private banks such as Société Générale, Santander and various Multi-Family Offices.

Stefano is a Chartered Wealth Manager and Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Securities & Investment.

Stefano is also the Founder and Managing Director of Alpha Investment Office, providing strategic business advice to various SME and family owned businesses.

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