Simone Albayrak is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in marketing and sustainability across various industries. Currently serving as the Sustainability Manager Europe at NSK Europe since November 2011, Simone leads initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact and enhancing ESG goals throughout European operations. Previously, as Marketing Manager EMEA at NSK, responsibilities included managing the European marketing budget, overseeing a team of six, and supporting sales and distributor partners. Earlier roles include Marketing & Sales Manager at LSE Otomasyon and Marketing Manager at Lenze, where Simone was instrumental in establishing marketing strategies and managing budgets. Simone began the professional journey as a Key Account Manager at Hanseeuw Marketing, focusing on market surveys and competitive analysis. Simone holds a Diplom-Kauffrau in Betriebswirtschaft from RWTH Aachen University.