Prof. Murat Şeker : New Chairman of Turkish Airlines

Prof. Murat Şeker : Turkish Airlines new Chairman of the Board of Directors

April 9, 2026 — In accordance with the decision taken at the General Assembly meeting of Turkish Airlines Inc., held on April 9, 2026, the following changes have been made in the Board of Directors and executive management.

Prof. Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, and board members Bilal Ekşi and Mecit Eş have resigned from their duties.

Following these resignations, the Board of Directors has resolved to appoint Prof. Murat Şeker as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines Inc.

Additionally, Ahmet Olmuştur has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Turkish Airlines Inc.

Metin Gülşen has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Harun Baştürk has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).

These appointments are effective as of the date of the resolution.

Prof. Murat Şeker

Prof. Murat Şeker is a Turkish economist and senior aviation executive. He was appointed Chairman of Turkish Airlines’ Board of Directors and Executive Committee on April 9, 2026. Prior to this, he served as Chief Financial Officer of the airline from July 2016 to April 2026, where he was responsible for financial strategy, treasury operations, and investor relations.

He previously worked as an economist at the World Bank and held senior positions in Turkey’s financial sector, including at Ziraat Bank. His background combines academic economics, public financial institutions, and airline corporate governance, making him a key figure in Turkish aviation leadership.

Source: Turkish Airlines