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• BLUE CAST Ep 515 - Sedef Uncu Aki / Gozen

  BLUE CAST Ep 515 - Sedef Uncu Aki / GozenThis BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Sedef Uncu Aki, CEO at Gozen.Dr. Sedef Uncu Aki is an accomplished executive and scholar with over 25 years of experience in the global textile and innovation sectors. She holds a Ph.D. in international investment decision-making from North Carolina State University, following degrees from Istanbul Technical University and an MBA from Boğaziçi University. Her early career included consultancy work with Gherzi and contributions to decision-making systems in textiles for the U.S. National Textile Center, before she returned to Turkey to establish the Strategy & Business Development department at BOSSA.Her most impactful work unfolded at ORTA Anadolu, a leading denim manufacturer, where she spent more than two decades overseeing sales, marketing, R&D, product development, and operations. Dr. Aki played a central role in ORTA’s transformation into a sustainability-driven company, spearheading innovations such as regenerative denim, blockchain-integrated traceability, and digital storytelling tools like the Blueskyer NFT and immersive VR experiences. Her work bridged material innovation and environmental responsibility in denim.In 2024, Dr. Aki joined San Francisco-based biomaterials startup Gozen as Chief Product Officer, focusing on Lunaform™—a revolutionary, plastic- and animal-free alternative to leather. By May 2025, she was appointed CEO of Gozen, leading the company’s global expansion and partnerships with brands like Balenciaga and Beymen. She continues to shape the future of next-gen materials, blending science, design, and sustainability into pioneering market solutions.Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 20 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING.  @carvedinblue  @tencel_usa   #tenceldenim #tencel #Circularity  #circulareconomy   BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®    A podcast series created Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more.Find us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @carvedinblue.And get in touch: [email protected]

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• BLUE CAST Ep 514 - Andrew Olah

  BLUE CAST Ep 514 - Andrew OlahThis BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Andrew Olah.Andrew is the owner and CEO of Olah Inc. where he has worked since 1976 spending his early years involved in Denim Development and marketing . In 2004 he founded the Kingpins Show which is today the largest jean supply chain show in the world. Being a big believer in education Andrew spent 15 years helping FIT with their capstone jeans course.  In 2015 he started Kingpins Transformers, an event meant to educate the denim industry and in 2019 Transformer’s ED, a program to educate students about the jeans industry was launched.  He also started Ethical Denim Council in 2022 fighting for contract sanctity.Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 20 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING.  @carvedinblue  @tencel_usa   #tenceldenim #tencel #Circularity  #circulareconomy   BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®    A podcast series created Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more.Find us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @carvedinblue.And get in touch: [email protected]

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• BLUE CAST Ep 513 - Diana Verde Nieto

  BLUE CAST Ep 513 - Diana Verde NietoThis BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Diana Verde Nieto.Diana Verde Nieto is a globally recognised business leader and sustainability expert with over two decades of experience in driving sustainable economic growth and fostering innovation. In 2002, she founded one of the world’s first sustainability communication consultancies, which she successfully exited in 2010. In 2011 Diana co-founded Positive Luxury, leading the enterprise until 2022, and remains an active board member. Her latest venture, Edify Collective, is a cutting-edge micro-learning platform focused on sustainability and critical skills. Through Edify Collective, Diana aims to help embed sustainability into every job role across organisations, breaking down silos and enabling sustainability literacy.Diana serves as an advisor to several noteworthy organisations, including, The British Beauty Council, The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affair. Her education in Global Leadership & Public Policy was attained from the esteemed Harvard Kennedy School. She was trained by former US Vice President Al Gore at the Alliance of Climate Protection and received title of Young Global Leader from the World Economic Forum.Diana has recently released a book- Reimagining Luxury: How to Build a Sustainable Future for Your Brand in January 2024, which further solidifies her as a highly respected authority in the realm of sustainability and business.Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 20 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING.  @carvedinblue  @tencel_usa   #tenceldenim #tencel #Circularity  #circulareconomy   BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®    A podcast series created Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more.Find us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @carvedinblue.And get in touch: [email protected]

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• BLUE CAST Ep 512 - Sina Steidinger

  BLUE CAST Ep 512 - Sina SteidingerThis BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Sina Steidinger.Sina Steidinger is a denim designer, sustainability lecturer, and consultant dedicated to shaping the future of circular fashion. Originally from Germany, she relocated in Amsterdam—widely regarded as Europe’s denim capital—where she continues to push the boundaries of sustainable design.For Sina, denim is more than just a fabric, and jeans are more than just blue pants. A great pair of jeans should fit perfectly, be comfortable and flattering, and feel effortlessly special— never complicated. And today, denim should also be as circular as possible, but that’s only possible when circularity is embedded from the very first sketch of the design process.With a background as Head of Design in Germany and expertise in designing for MUD Jeans, a pioneer in circular denim, Sina seamlessly merges her passion for denim with innovative sustainability practices. She is an active member of Clean & Unique and serves on the advisory board of Circular Textile Days, embedding her work deeply within the Dutch textile community.Beyond design, Sina shares her expertise as a lecturer at multiple fashion universities, equipping the next generation of industry professionals with the knowledge and tools to make responsible choices. Through dynamic workshops, engaging lectures, and thought leadership, she is committed to driving change—because, as she says, she has a blue heart and a green mindset. Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 20 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING.  @carvedinblue  @tencel_usa   #tenceldenim #tencel #Circularity  #circulareconomy   BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®    A podcast series created Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more.Find us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @carvedinblue.And get in touch: [email protected]

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• BLUE CAST Ep 511 - LaundRe

  BLUE CAST Ep 511 - LaundReThis BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talk with Salli Deighton from LaundRe.Salli Deighton is the Founder of LaundRe, the UK’s first circular denim finishing hub. LaundRe transforms unsold denim stocks, enables nearshore finishing in flexible quantities, development workshops and supports fast, responsible denim drops to meet the demands of a rapidly changing retail landscape.   With over 25 years of experience consulting for brands like Wrangler, Fat Face, Marks & Spencer, and ASOS, Salli has been a leader in driving sustainability within the global denim industry. LaundRe’s expert team is united by a shared passion for creating positive change the UK, helping brands reduce their waste, carbon footprint and achieve circularity on shore.Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 20 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING.  @carvedinblue  @tencel_usa   #tenceldenim #tencel #Circularity  #circulareconomy   BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®    A podcast series created Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more.   Find us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @carvedinblue. And get in touchFollowSpotify 

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