S4 E7: Gorkem Bolaca, Managing Director, GalexSteel International

Gorkem Bolaca, Managing Director of GalexSteel International, joins the Fastmarkets Live Lounge to share a trader’s perspective on today’s global steel market. Recorded live at the Fastmarkets Middle East Iron & Steel Conference, the episode explores shifting trade flows, geopolitical risk, and the realities of operating across multiple regions and cultures. Gorkem reflects on the importance of human relationships in global trade, managing volatility in freight and tariffs, and why the steel industry can best be described as both progressive and chaotic.   Recorded live at the Fastmarkets Middle East Iron & Steel Conference 2026. Follow us on social media to stay updated on all of our upcoming events and insights on global commodities: LinkedIn: Fastmarkets Metals & Mining | X: @Fastmarkets