Nihat Zeybekçi: Political and economic career overview

Nihat Zeybekçi is a Turkish politician, economist, and businessman currently serving as the AK Party Vice President and Head of Economic Affairs. Born on January 1, 1961, in the Pınarlar village of Tavas, Denizli, Zeybekçi has held several prominent roles, including Minister of Economy and Mayor of Denizli between 2004 and 2011.

Zeybekçi’s professional background includes significant experience in the private sector. He worked in foreign trade and later founded Turkuaz Tekstil, a company with operations in the textile, automotive, agriculture, and service sectors employing approximately 1,200 people.

His academic background includes a degree in Business Administration from Marmara University and a master's degree in International Relations from Istanbul University. He also received economic training in London.