İHLAS HOLDING A.Ş. - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Certified Public Accountant
- Member of the Board
- Board Member ( Executive Member )
- CFO ( Board Member, Finance & Financial Affairs )
Born in 1982 in Kayseri, Abdullah Tuğcu graduated from Istanbul University, Faculty of Business Administration. He completed his master's degree in Financial Law at Marmara University, Department of Finance.
Tuğcu joined İhlas Group in 2008 and was appointed as Finance Coordinator at İhlas Yayın Holding in 2013. In 2014, he became Deputy General Manager responsible for finance at İhlas Holding A.Ş. In 2015, he also took on the responsibility for the holding's financial affairs.
Currently, he serves as an Executive Board Member responsible for finance and financial affairs at İhlas Holding A.Ş., as well as Deputy General Manager for finance and financial affairs. He is also a board member in various İhlas Group companies.
Abdullah Tuğcu holds a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and is a member of the Istanbul Chamber of Certified Public Accountants (İSMMMO) and the Corporate Governance Association of Turkey (TKYD).
Job Titles:
- Chief Legal Counsel
- Member of the Board
- Board Member ( Executive Member )
- Chief Legal Adviser ( Member of Board )
- Legal Consultant
Born in 1966 in Gaziantep, Abdurrahman Gök graduated from Istanbul University, Faculty of Law. In 1987, he obtained his attorney's license and registered with the Istanbul Bar Association, specializing in real estate law, financial criminal law, and tax law.
Gök has been a legal consultant and guest attorney on live legal programs broadcast on national radio and television channels. He also wrote a legal column for a national newspaper for five years. With a deep passion for literature, he has published a total of 43 books, including three poetry collections, 21 novels, and 19 compilations.
Since 2003, Abdurrahman Gök has been serving as a legal counsel at İhlas Holding A.Ş. In 2012, he was appointed as the Executive Board Member responsible for legal affairs.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Board
- Executive Chairman
- Executive Chairman of the Board
- Member of the Chairman of the Board
- Board
Ahmet Mücahid Ören was born in 1972 in Istanbul, Turkey. He graduated from Anadolu University, Faculty of Economics. Between 1989 and 1991, he worked as an IT coordinator at Türkiye Newspaper, playing a key role in making it one of the first Turkish newspapers to be prepared in a digital environment. During the same period, he served as the general publication consultant for Türkiye Çocuk magazine.
In 1991, while serving as the General Manager of TGRT television channel, he managed the channel's infrastructure development and broadcasting launch process. Between 1993 and 2013, he served as Vice Chairman and General Manager of İhlas Holding A.Ş. In 2013, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Board and CEO of İhlas Holding A.Ş. Additionally, he is also the Chairman of the Board of İhlas Yayın Holding A.Ş.
Ahmet Mücahid Ören is a member of various international think tanks, professional organizations, and foundations, including the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the Atlantic Council, the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK), the Turkey-U.S. Business Council, and the World Economic Forum. He has also published numerous articles.
Job Titles:
- Deputy General Manager of Information System
- Deputy General Manager, Information Technology
- Electronics and Telecommunications Engineer
Cüneyt Deliktaş, an Electronics and Telecommunications Engineer, completed his undergraduate studies at Yıldız Technical University and pursued a master's degree in Telecommunications at Istanbul Technical University.
He began his professional career at Netaş and later held various leadership roles in different companies, including directorships, regional representation, general management, and program management in integration projects. Deliktaş has extensive experience in transformation management, information and communication technologies, and the defense industry.
Since 2023, he has been serving as Deputy General Manager responsible for Information Technology at İhlas Holding.
Dr. Enver Ören was born on 10th February, 1939 in the town of Denizli, Honaz. Completing his primary and secondary education in Denizli, he attended Kuleli Military School and then he studied at Istanbul University, Faculty of Science. After finishing his bachelor in 1961, he went to the city of Naples in Italy for one and a half year, having gained a scholarship from NATO to do professional work.
After returning Turkey he worked as a lecturer at Istanbul University until 1970. In 1970, having left his position at the university, he founded the journal "Hakikat" (The Truth) with a few friends of him. This publication whose name was modified as "Türkiye Newspaper" later, has scored many innovations in the field of journalism.
Job Titles:
- Chief Physician, Türkiye Hospital
- Medical Superintendent of Türkiye Hospital
Born in 1938 in Bitlis, Faruk Koca graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dentistry. He served as a physician for 22 years at Erzincan and Gümüşsuyu Military Hospitals as well as Kuleli Military High School, retiring in 1983 with the rank of Colonel.
Following his retirement, he held various positions within İhlas Group, including roles at İhlas Polyclinic, İhlas Holding A.Ş. Executive Board Private Secretariat, TGRT Audit Department, and İhlas Holding A.Ş. Administrative Coordination.
Since 2004, Faruk Koca has been serving as Chief Physician at Türkiye Hospital.
Job Titles:
- General Manager, İhlas Educational Institutions
Born in 1976 in Mersin, Hakkı Okur graduated from Kocaeli University, Department of Computer Science Teaching. Immediately after completing his undergraduate studies, he began his career at İhlas Educational Institutions.
Throughout his tenure at İhlas Educational Institutions, he has held various positions, including Computer Teacher, Assessment and Evaluation Specialist, R&D Department Staff, Assistant Principal, and School Principal.
Currently, Hakkı Okur serves as the General Manager of İhlas Educational Institutions.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Board Member ( Executive Member )
Born in 1958 in Çankırı, Hayati Odabaşı graduated from the Turkish Military Academy with a degree in Business Administration. He later completed his undergraduate studies in Sociology at Istanbul University and earned a master's degree in Healthcare Management from Beykent University.
Odabaşı joined İhlas Group in 1995 and currently serves as an Executive Board Member responsible for healthcare affairs at İhlas Holding A.Ş. He is also a board member in various İhlas Group companies and continues his role as the General Manager of Türkiye Gazetesi Hospital.
He has published numerous articles on healthcare management, personal development, and communication skills in various magazines and newspapers. He is also the author of two books, 360-Degree Communication and Our World of Communication. Additionally, Odabaşı is a board member of the Private Hospitals and Healthcare Institutions Association (OHSAD) and teaches communication courses at OHSAD Academy.
Job Titles:
- Director, Administrative and Social Affairs
- Social Affairs Director
Born in 1966 in Ankara, İrfan Arvas graduated from the Turkish Military Academy, Department of Mechanical Engineering and served in various positions within the Turkish Armed Forces. After retiring, he joined İhlas Holding, where he held managerial roles in tourism, event organization, network marketing, and construction companies within the group.
Between 2000 and 2013, he worked as Deputy Chief of Cabinet at İhlas Holding. Since 2014, he has been serving as Director of Social Affairs at İhlas Holding.
Job Titles:
- Deputy General Manager of Organizational Development
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Board Member ( Non - Executive Member )
Born in 1957 in Kastamonu, Mahmut Kemal Aydın graduated from the Istanbul Academy of Economic and Commercial Sciences.
Between 1976 and 1982, he served as the Chief Accountant at the Revolving Fund Directorate of Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. From 1985 to 1989, he worked as a labor inspector at the Ministry of Labor and Social Security's Labor Inspection Board.
Aydın joined İhlas Holding A.Ş. in 1989 and played an active role in the company's public offering efforts between 1993 and 1994. From 1998 to 2015, he served as an Executive Board Member responsible for financial affairs and as Deputy General Manager at İhlas Holding A.Ş.
Currently, Mahmut Kemal Aydın continues to serve as a board member and senior executive within various İhlas Group companies.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Member of the RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
- Member of Board ( Independent )
- Professional Manager, Independent Member )
Mehmet Halit Selçuk, born in 1944 in Niğde, completed his higher education at the Army War Academy and became a Captain. He took on various duties within the Armed Forces and retired in 1996 with the rank of Colonel.
He serves as an independent board member in İhlas Group companies.
Job Titles:
- Independent Board Member
- Member of the Board
- Board Member ( Independent Member )
- Independent Member
- Member of Board ( Independent )
- Professional Manager, Independent Member
Born in 1957 in Konya, Mehmet İyioldu completed his undergraduate studies in Civil Engineering at the Turkish Military Academy. After retiring from military service, he held senior executive positions in various companies.
Currently, Mehmet İyioldu serves as an independent board member within İhlas Group companies.
Job Titles:
- Accounting Director
- Director, Financial Affairs
Born in 1958 in Develi, Kayseri, M. Kürşat Karakebelioğlu graduated from Istanbul Academy of Economic and Commercial Sciences, Department of Finance and Accounting. He began his career in 1978-1979 in the construction sector, working in accounting. Over the years, he held various positions in different companies, including Accounting Manager, Auditor, and Inspector. He also holds a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license (SMMM - Serbest Muhasebeci Mali Müşavir).
Karakebelioğlu joined İhlas Holding A.Ş. in 1989 and has been serving as Director of Financial Affairs since December 24, 2015.
Job Titles:
- Director, Human Resources & Organizational Development
- Human Resources and Organizational Development Director
Born in 1968 in Çorum, Muzaffer Kaya graduated from Mimar Sinan University, Faculty of Science and Literature, Department of Mathematics. He worked as a Human Resources Manager at TGRT, FOX TV, and various other companies.
In 2013, he joined İhlas Holding as Human Resources Manager. Since November 1, 2015, he has been serving as Director of Human Resources & Organizational Development at İhlas Holding.
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Independent Board Member
- Member of the Board
- Board Member ( Independent Member )
- Member of Board ( Independent )
Born in 1965 in Ankara, Prof. Dr. Abdullah Avni Atay completed his undergraduate education at Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) Faculty of Medicine. He pursued his specialization in Pediatrics at the GATA Department of Child Health and Diseases.
In 1997, he began working as a Pediatric Health and Diseases Specialist. In 2002, he was appointed as an Assistant Professor in the Pediatric Hematology Department at GATA. He became an Associate Professor in 2006 and worked in the Pediatric Hematology Department and Pediatric Stem Cell/Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit at GATA between 2002 and 2009.
In 2017, he was promoted to Professor and currently serves at Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Hematology Department.
Prof. Dr. Abdullah Avni Atay is an independent board member at İhlas Holding A.Ş..
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Member of the RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
- Board Member ( Independent Member )
- Coordinator of the Phytotherapy Certification Program at the Faculty of Medicine
- Independent Member
- Medical Doctor, Independent Member )
- Member of Board ( Independent )
Born in 1962 in Konya, Prof. Dr. Ömer Soysal graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his specialization in thoracic surgery and began his academic career as an assistant professor in the Thoracic Surgery Department at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine. He later worked as a visiting assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine, Methodist Hospital in Houston, and as a clinical observer at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
In 2001, he became an associate professor at İnönü University. Between 1999 and 2005, he served as the Head of the Thoracic Surgery Department at the same university. In 2005, he was appointed as the Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Vakıf Gureba Training and Research Hospital. In 2010, he became a professor of thoracic surgery at Bezmialem Vakıf University, Vakıf Gureba Faculty of Medicine Hospital, where he currently serves as the Head of the Thoracic Surgery Department.
Soysal has served as the coordinator of the Phytotherapy Certification Program at the Faculty of Medicine, a member of the Non-Invasive Procedures Ethics Committee, and the operating room supervisor at Bezmialem Faculty of Medicine. He is also a member of the Thoracic Surgery TUKMOS Committee under the Ministry of Health, as well as the General Directorate of Health Services, Department of Organ Transplantation and Dialysis Services. Additionally, he has been involved in the scientific advisory board for lung transplants, contributed as a writer to the Turkey Clinics "Academic Mind" platform, and served as a member of the Faculty of Medicine Administrative Board. He continues to hold these positions.
Prof. Dr. Ömer Soysal has published 118 academic works, including 43 international publications and book chapters in Turkish. He has also presented 272 conference papers, 19 of which were presented internationally, and has participated in numerous conferences, delivering speeches and chairing sessions.
When Committees have their operations, the procedure which should be followed has been set up as: "Committees operate in line with their authority and responsibilities and give Board advices, however final decision has been taken by the Board of Directors"
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Board
- Member of Board ( With No Executive Authority )
Mr. Kurucan, born in 1960 in Ordu, completed his primary education in Ordu, secondary education in Bursa Mustafakemalpaşa Primary School, high school education in Çanakkale-Gökçeada Atatürk Teacher High School. He graduated from Istanbul Technical University Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in 1982. He studied his master in Eskişehir Osman Gazi University on gas turbines. Sedat Kurucan worked in Air Forces Command Eskişehir Air Craft Engine Service Factory for 6 years and in Eskişehir Turkish Aerospace Industries F16 Engine Factory for 11 years and in USA Military of Defence on Contract and Quality, he retired in 1999. He has acted in top management in Ihlas Holding Inc. subsidiaries since 1999 now he officiates as the Chairman of the Board at Ihlas Household Appliances Inc. Married, with two children, Kurucan speaks English and French. Furthermore, he officiates as the Chairman of the Board in Ihlas Marketing Inc., Chairman of the Board in Ihlas Mining Inc. Chairman of the Board in Detes Energy Production Inc. Chairman of the Board in Bicycle Marketing Industry and Commerce Inc., Chairman of the Board in Bisan Bicycle Moped Automotive Industry and Commerce Inc.
Job Titles:
- Deputy General Manager of Procurement
Born in 1972 in Germany, Vedat Bozacı graduated from Dokuz Eylül University, Department of Electrical Engineering. He began his professional career in 1993 as a Regional Coordinator at Bilsa Bilgisayar. Over the years, he held various leadership roles, including Procurement Manager, Centralized Procurement Director, and Group Procurement Manager in different companies.
As of October 1, 2024, Vedat Bozacı has been serving as Deputy General Manager responsible for Procurement at İhlas Holding.
Job Titles:
- Deputy General Manager of Strategic Planning and Performance
Born in 1981, Y. Buğra Varlık graduated from Kocaeli University, Department of Industrial Engineering. He pursued further studies in Engineering Management at Marmara University and later completed a master's degree in International Business.
Varlık began his professional career at Turkish Airlines (THY) and later worked in various companies, focusing on strategic planning, project management, and data mining.
Since 2013, he has been serving as Deputy General Manager responsible for Strategic Planning & Performance at İhlas Holding.
Job Titles:
- Vice Chairman of the Board
- Board
- Managing Director Responsible for Construction )
- Vice Chairman ( Managing Director Responsible for Construction )
Born in 1939, Zeki Celep graduated from the Gazi Institute of Education and Ankara University Faculty of Law. Between 1966 and1972 he worked for Işık Kitabevi and Sabah Gazetesi as a director. Between 1972 and 1988, he established İtimat İnşaat Ltd. Şti. and Antalya İmar Ltd. Şti. and completed the constructions of the Antalya Provincial Bank, Regional Office Complex, Antalya Airport, and also several other construction projects abroad. He currently serves as General Manager of the Construction Group and Executive Board Member in Charge of Construction at İhlas Holding A.Ş.