SMS provides sustainable solutions with experienced partners and broad network to by developing & implementing services, and expansion of international market strategy, coordinating and managing of restructuring, arrange working groups and events, project management, monitoring and reporting . Our network reaches up to grain producers, millers, ingredients firms, logistic, machinery, technology, lab companies, research institutions, universities, public and private sector based NGOs.

Our experience also extends to the development of effective organizational frameworks to enable monitoring and the strategic management of the economic development. Assisted policy makers and executives for the development and strengthening of government and private sector institutions, performed due diligence and the promotion of economic policies and sectoral framework through the provision of advanced quantitative analysis, the design of statistical databases, developing training programs, and restructuring advice. taken responsibility for organizing conferences and seminers for sectoral gathering and participated the meetings and platforms that are the effective dialogue mechanisms between government, traders and international partners.

Create decision making process in business consulting both in public and private sectors and key player in this respect.  Review and develop new implementations strategies with respect to the sectoral policies for several sectors and follow up macroeconomic and financial strategies  and try to improve the investment environment both domestic and foreign investors. Devote to promote the sectoral policies not only to business community, but also civil society organizations, NGOs and to advice business consulting, sectoral&financial analysis, and industry policy formulations.

Give advise for communication/media relations/digital platforms and promotions.  Prepare succinct reports and minutes of discussions and extensive experience in reporting. Professional on event management and international congress&exhibition&opening ceremony, including high level invitation.

 

Vural Kural – Biography
Position

  • Executive Secretary & Treasurer, IAOM Eurasia (International Association of Operative Millers – Eurasia Region)
  • Regional leadership in the international grain, flour, and milling industry, organizing major conferences, exhibitions, and training programs.

Education

  • E.Michigan, University USA – Master’s Degree
  • Doctoral studies in the USA, American University and Middle East Technical University (METU), Türkiye
  • Recipients of university and IMF/World Bank scholarships; awarded and “Honorable Mention” status by Government, Treasury.

Career Experience

  • International Monetary Fund (IMF) & World Bank – Deputy Director
  • Undersecretariat of Treasury and Foreign Trade, Türkiye – Deputy Director General
  • Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) – Department Head
  • Privatization Administration of Türkiye – Research Coordinator
  • Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources – Board Member
  • Bilkent University – Lecturer / Reviewer
  • Turkish Flour Industrialists’ Federation (TUSAF) – Secretary General

Role at IAOM Eurasia
Since 2019, Mr. Kural has been serving as the Executive Secretary and Treasurer of IAOM Eurasia, responsible for:

  • Expanding regional market strategies
  • Managing services and coordinating working groups
  • Organizing regional projects, training programs, and international events such as the IAOM Eurasia Conference & Expo
  • Promoting sustainability, trade cooperation, and professional networking in the milling industry

Expertise

  • International economics and trade
  • Grain, flour, and milling sector
  • Regional cooperation and crisis management
  • Capacity building and sectoral training

Message to the Industry

Despite global challenges—such as the pandemic, climate change, and geopolitical conflicts—Mr. Kural actively works to safeguard flour milling and grain supply chains. Through multilingual conferences, cross-border partnerships, and sector-specific training, he aims to strengthen the industry’s resilience and foster collaboration. Latest artcile on World Grain https://digital.world-grain.com/sosland/wg/wg_2025_08_01/index.php#/p/12