Turkish chambers of commerce hold regional leadership elections

Various chambers of commerce and industry across Turkey are undergoing leadership elections and organizational restructuring.

In Adıyaman, Mehmet Torunoğlu and his team achieved a clean sweep, winning all 18 professional groups and all 51 assembly seats at the ATSO. In Bodrum, Orhan Dinç was re-elected as the head of the Bodrum Maritime Chamber, securing all 166 votes cast. Similarly, Erdem Ağan’s Blue Team won all 11 committees at the Bodrum Chamber of Commerce (BODTO).

Other notable election results include Nayif Süer being re-elected as President of the Van Commodity Exchange, and Recep Bağlamış securing another term at the Kayseri Commodity Exchange (KTB). In Nazilli, Özen Akgün won the presidency of the Nazilli Chamber of Commerce (NTO), defeating incumbent Nuri Arslan.

In Gaziantep, the Blue List won the Insurance Agents professional group election at the Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce (GTO), while Tuncay Yıldırım secured a seat in the assembly for the Plumbing and Excavation group. Meanwhile, the Karabük Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TSO) has begun forming its new management, with Ömer Ayar and Murat Sönmez reaching a consensus for leadership roles.

Additionally, the Kahramanmaraş Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KMTSO) is conducting international outreach in Warsaw, Poland, to support the green transformation and competitiveness of its members in global markets.