Burak Topal

Burak Topal is a Program Manager at Lear Corporation since May 2021, responsible for managing project success in the Audi segment through effective project management practices. Previously, Burak served as a Project Engineer for Trim Covers, overseeing the development of seat covers from initiation to production, including coordination with suppliers and customers. Burak's industry experience includes roles in strategic purchasing at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics and internships at AUDI AG, focusing on procurement for automotive interiors and completing a Bachelor's thesis on the price structure analysis of automotive leather. Burak began the career as a Technical Leather Expert at SÜDLEDER GmbH & Co. KG, specializing in the development and optimization of automotive leather products. Burak holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences and completed an apprenticeship as a Technical Leather Expert at the LGR Leather Institute German Tanners School Reutlingen.