# Turkish Airlines Appoints New Chairman & CEO Following Sudden Executive Retirements

_Apr 10 12:53_

Tags: Turkish Airlines, airline, industry news

Turkish Airlines Chairman Ahmet Bolat and CEO Bilal Ekşi have retired, replaced by CFO Murat Şeker and Chief Commercial Officer Ahmet Olmuştur respectively

## Summary

Turkish Airlines has disclosed a complete overhaul of its top management, with both Chairman Ahmet Bolat and CEO Bilal Ekşi retiring. They are being replaced by internal executives: Murat Şeker, formerly CFO, becomes Chairman, and Ahmet Olmuştur, formerly Chief Commercial Officer, becomes CEO. Metin Gülşen moves up to CFO and Harun Baştürk to Chief Commercial Officer. The sudden nature and lack of quotes from outgoing executives suggest a politically motivated removal given the government ownership, though the new leadership is considered highly qualified

## Why it matters

Affects Turkish Airlines loyalty members and route planners. Card-issuer angle via Citi.

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/turkish-airlines-overhauls-management-new-chairman-ceo) — Turkish Airlines Overhauls Management, Suddenly Appoints New Chairman & CEO

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