Artug Acar is the Chief Operating Officer at Mercury, overseeing sales, marketing, operations, product development, people operations, and IT to drive the company’s growth and success. Originally from Izmir, Turkey, Artug began his career as a mechanical design engineer before transitioning into software engineering after earning a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University. He has held roles at leading tech companies in the Boston area, including MathWorks, Amazon Robotics, and Symbotic. Artug also holds an MBA from UMass Amherst, an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Bogazici University, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Ege University. Mercury is a global logistics company specializing in time- and temperature-sensitive shipping for the biotech, life sciences, clinical trials, diagnostics, and medical device industries. With over 40 years of experience since its founding in 1984, Mercury has built a reputation for reliability and personalized service. Our portal provides clients with a holistic view of their entire shipping operations, driving operational efficiencies and simplifying the logistics process. Unlike other providers, Mercury offers individual attention and proactive support, tracking every shipment and resolving issues, so clients can focus on their core business. We serve over 700 clients and deliver hundreds of thousands of shipments annually, providing flexible pickups, customized invoices, and reports—all without added fees or contracts. At Mercury, our mission is to simplify healthcare and life science shipping, helping companies save time, reduce stress, and operate more efficiently. 🔗Meet Mercury: https://www.shipmercury.com/ Watch the Full Interview: https://youtu.be/W-wcHRbdxCw Unlock your potential with our two essential books: "Riderflex Guide: Inspiring & Hiring" and "Riderflex Guide 2.0: Mastering Job Interviews." With over 30 years of expertise, these guides are perfect for both graduates and professionals. 🌟📚 👇 Get your copies now! 🔗  https://tinyurl.com/Riderflex1 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/Mastering-Job-Interviews 📺 Tune into the Riderflex podcast with CEO Steve Urban: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5NDLaxEqkMsnlYrc5ntAPw "Discover Riderflex: A Leading Recruiting Firm in Colorado". https://riderflex.com/ Podcast Sponsor: Kura Home Services, Air Duct Cleaning & Home Maintenance. For All your Home Maintenance needs!  https://www.kurahomeservices.com/ #Logistics #BiotechShipping #SupplyChain #HealthcareLogistics #Innovation #OperationsExcellence #TechLeadership #GlobalLogistics #TimeSensitiveShipping #LifeScienceLogistics #riderflexpodcast #careeradvice #entrepreneur #ColoradoRecruitingFirm #recruiting #National #TalentAcquisition #Employment --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/riderflex/support