FEATURE
BLACHERE ILLUMINATION -
LIGHTING UP YOUR WORLD
Light attracts people, it shows the way, and when we see it in the distance, we follow it. Whether it’s a glittering moonlight in the night sky or the warm sunlight on a sunny day, lights have always been a source of wonder and inspiration for humans. The Retail People Magazine had an insightful interview with Mehmet Soltay, Regional Director Middle East from Blachère Illumination L.L.C.
Share with us your brief background. Prior to working with Blachere Illumination in UAE, what was your career path? It’s been 12 years since I joined the Blachere Illumination family. Prior to establishing the Middle East regional office in Dubai, I was based in Istanbul. Previously, I worked in various fields of the lighting industry (functional, architectural, indoor and outdoor).
As a Regional Director in Turkey & Middle East, can you please introduce your products or services? Blachere Illumination’s main field of activity is Festive Lighting. Regardless of the theme, we light and decorate cities and venues on all holidays, important days and festivals. Almost all major cities of the world add value to their value with Blachere Illumination products and services. Additionally, Blachere Illumination also has a media façade and a variety of smart LED solutions.
Last year most of the companies gave up their office space and rent a smaller space, but in your case, you move into a new and bigger place. How does it affect your business? 2020 was really hard for the whole world. It was not easy for us either, but we strongly believe in UAE and trust that
RETAIL PEOPLE . APRIL - JUN 2021 .22
Mehmet Soltay - Regional Director Middle East Blachère Illumination L.L.C. Mehmet Soltay receiving awards trophy from MECS+R Chairman, Younus Al Mulla. Photo taken during the Retail Congress MENA Event. it will continue to be the natural business hub for the GCC and the Middle East. We believe this extraordinary situation will come to an end soon. Therefore, we are consolidating and expanding our presence in the region with determination and as planned, without altering our initial plans. Our organization here is very new, and we believe we have a lot more to do.
