ABOUT

About Us

Based in the North East of the UK, Stone Meadow Trade Consultancy acts as the bridge between Türkiye and the North East, providing consultancy and business development to businesses who want to expand into Türkiye, the North East markets, making us one of the most distinctive consultancy practices in the country.

At Stone Meadow, we pride ourselves on being proactive, resilient and well-prepared. We are ready to support clients in any situation through our strategic consulting, deep market insight and trusted local partners.

Our broad experience in the Food, Beverage and Cosmetics industries is what sets us apart. By applying the right knowledge and resources to benefit you and your business, we aim to deliver the best possible results on your journey into the UK or Turkish market. We are the bridge between the North East and Türkiye.

Burak B. Gülmen

CEO & Founder

Meet the Team

An energetic leader who brings people together, builds strong relationships, and knows how to make business happen.

Burak B. Gülmen, born and raised in Newcastle upon Tyne, comes from a family of entrepreneurs in multiple sectors both in the North East and Türkiye. After his initial degree in International Relations and Politics, Burak completed his studies at the University of Newcastle, obtaining a Master’s degree in MSc Digital Business & E-Marketing.

As the founder of Stone Meadow Trade Consultancy, Burak is committed to building strong commercial links between Türkiye and the United Kingdom. His dual cultural background, bilingual skills and wide sector knowledge allow him to guide clients with confidence and clarity.

Formerly the youth chairman of Newcastle Turkish Centre and the founding chairman of Northumbria Turkish Society, Burak remains actively involved in supporting younger generations in their academic and professional lives. He is also a member of MÜSİAD UK’s Newcastle branch and the North East Chamber of Commerce, whilst working very closely with the British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey, to promote and strengthen Turkish business within the region and beyond.