Melih Ozcanli

I build fashion businesses that scale! Currently serving as COO of a Turkish urban smart casual fashion brand and retailer (Abluka), I lead end-to-end operations across DTC, B2C marketplaces, retail and B2B wholesale channels — aligning product, supply chain, commercial strategy, and execution to drive profitable growth. Previously, I served as COO of an iconic Russian premium streetwear brand (Gosha Rubchinskiy) and a Turkey's leading premium streetwear brand (Les Benjamins), where I focused on operational discipline, margin architecture, and channel optimization in a fast-moving consumer environment. Over the past two decades, I have operated at C-suite level across fashion e-commerce platforms and omnichannel retailers, holding roles including: • Chief Supply Chain Officer • Chief Commercial Officer • Chief Buying / Sourcing Officer • Chief Operating Officer My core strength is turning creative fashion brands into structured, scalable businesses. I specialize in: Multi-channel growth strategy (DTC / Marketplace / Retail / B2B) Margin engineering & CM2 optimization Supply chain architecture & global sourcing KPI systems & CEO dashboards Cash conversion & inventory discipline Building execution-focused teams I operate at the intersection of creativity and control — protecting brand DNA while installing the operational backbone required for sustainable scale. I am open to exciting and challenging executive roles (CEO, COO, fractional or full-time) within fast-growing, ambitious fashion startups ready to professionalize operations and accelerate profitable expansion. If you're building something bold — let's talk. https://linktr.ee/ozcanli