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Levent Kocacepel

General Manager

Levent Kocacepel

General Manager

I was born in the small village of Deydinler in Bursa, Turkey. In 2003, I migrated to the USA. Today, I am married and have a lovely 9-year-old daughter.

My journey in the elevator industry began in 2006. I have had the privilege of working for two major elevator manufacturing companies in New York before joining IDEC. My expertise lies in building highly custom cabs and entrances, and I have been involved in almost every aspect of manufacturing.

At my first company, I was hired as an engineer. However, shortly after, a position opened for Cab Shop Supervisor. I requested the role and was given the opportunity to prove myself. I served as Cab Shop Supervisor for five years until I was promoted to Engineering Manager, a position I held for another two years. In 2013, the company underwent a change in ownership, and I was offered the role of running the entire plant. I became the Production Manager, overseeing all operations until my departure in 2017. My diverse experiences at this company gave me a comprehensive understanding of the entire business.

After leaving my first company, I joined another major manufacturing company in NYC as a Director. My main role was to oversee purchasing and support team members and customers with any issues they encountered.

In 2019, I was offered the opportunity to lead IDEC Elevator Products. Eager for a new challenge, I accepted the position and moved to Florida. My mission at IDEC is to transform it into one of the premier elevator manufacturing companies in the industry. Our focus is on quality, lead time, and customer service. While implementing all the necessary changes will take time, I am confident in our progress, knowing that "a big ship turns slowly." With a great team by my side, I believe anything is possible.