Turkish Airlines appoints Murat Şeker as Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Ahmet Olmuştur as CEO

Turkish Airlines has implemented changes in its executive management structure. In line with the airline’s corporate objectives, new appointments have resulted on the Board of Directors and the CEO position.

Prof. Murat Şeker
- New Chairman of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
- Former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) since 2016, overseeing finance, treasury, accounting, procurement, and investor relations.
- Academic background: Industrial Engineering (Marmara University), Economics (Sabancı University), PhD in Economics (University of Minnesota).
- Past roles: Economist at the World Bank (2008–2013), senior positions at Ziraat Bank, and board memberships at Ziraat subsidiaries.
- Active in IATA’s Financial Advisory Council (Chair since 2025).
- Also serves on boards of Turkish Technic and SunExpress.

Ahmet Olmuştur
- Appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
- Career began at Turkish Airlines Call Center in 2000, rising through revenue management and pricing roles.
- Held positions as Manager of Global Distribution Systems, Senior VP of Revenue Management, and Chief Marketing & Sales Officer.
- Since 2024, served as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), leading sales, marketing, customer experience, and loyalty program strategy.
- Board member of Turkish Technic and SunExpress, and member of IATA’s Distribution Advisory Council.

Strategic Outlook
- Turkish Airlines, the world’s airline flying to the most countries, aims to:
- Strengthen its global leadership in aviation.
- Drive sustainable growth.
- Enhance passenger-focused services.
- Leverage strong human resources and innovative management.

This leadership reshuffle blends deep financial expertise with commercial strategy, positioning Turkish Airlines to expand its global footprint while maintaining operational resilience.