Turkish Airlines has announced key changes in its leadership team, appointing Prof. Murat Şeker as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, and Ahmet Olmuştur as Chief Executive Officer. The move comes as part of a broader restructuring of the airline’s senior management.

Prof. Murat Şeker has been with Turkish Airlines since July 2016, when he joined as Chief Financial Officer. Over the years, he has handled key areas including financing, treasury operations, accounting, procurement, and investor relations. He has also been serving as a Member of the Board and Executive Committee since March 2021.

Before joining the airline, Prof. Şeker held leadership roles at Ziraat Bank between 2013 and 2016 and worked as an Economist at the World Bank from 2008 to 2013. Academically, he holds an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering from Marmara University, a Master’s degree in Economics from Sabancı University, and a PhD in Economics from the University of Minnesota. He was awarded Professorship in December 2025. He is also a member of the IATA Financial Advisory Council since 2024 and has been serving as its Chair since 2025, along with holding board roles at Turkish Technic and SunExpress.

Ahmet Olmuştur, who has been named Chief Executive Officer, brings over two decades of experience within Turkish Airlines. He began his journey with the airline in 2000 as a part-time call centre employee and steadily moved up the ranks through various roles in revenue management and commercial operations.

Over the years, he has held positions such as Manager of Global Distribution Systems, Manager of Revenue Management and Pricing, and Senior Vice President of Revenue Management. He was later appointed Chief Marketing and Sales Officer in 2014 and most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer in 2024.

Olmuştur holds a degree in Business Administration from Marmara University and an MBA from a joint programme involving Long Island University, European Business School, and Pole Universitaire Leonard de Vinci. He currently serves as a Board Member and Audit Committee Member of SunExpress, and also holds a Board position at Turkish Technic. In addition, he is a member of the IATA Distribution Advisory Council.

With these appointments, Turkish Airlines aims to strengthen its leadership structure as it continues to expand its global operations. The airline currently operates flights to more countries than any other carrier in the world, further reinforcing its strong international presence.