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Istanbul Chamber of Industry leadership transition

Overview

The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (İSO) is undergoing a leadership transition following Chairman Erdal Bahçıvan’s announcement that he will not seek re-election. Bahçıvan, who has led the organization since 2013, emphasized the need for industrial policy to combat deindustrialization after navigating crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic and high inflation.

Ender Yılmaz, the current Assembly President, has officially announced his candidacy. Yılmaz aims to transform the İSO into a proactive intelligence center to shape industrial policy and increase the global competitiveness of Turkish industry. He has expressed a desire to strengthen connections with the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) and has received the support of Bahçıvan, citing their “long-standing professional relationship.”

Yılmaz’s platform focuses on “collective decision-making and increased sector participation in management processes.” His priorities include supporting manufacturers through green transformation and digitalization via new roadmaps and financing models. He also intends to increase cooperation with educational institutions to secure a qualified workforce.

In expanding his roadmap, Yılmaz has identified the urgent need to address rising costs and access to financing. Proposed solutions include expanding commercial receivables insurance, reducing factoring costs, and utilizing specialized İSO working groups to develop alternative financing models. To boost competitiveness, Yılmaz advocates for increasing production in medium-high and high-technology sectors. Furthermore, he seeks to promote market diversification by collaborating with the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) and the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK) to introduce opportunities in Africa and Southeast Asia to local industrialists.

Entities

Ender Yılmaz · Istanbul Chamber of Industry · Erdal Bahçıvan · Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey · Hulusi Akar

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Ender Yılmaz outlines industrial solutions for Istanbul Chamber of Industry

    Istanbul Chamber of Industry presidential candidate Ender Yılmaz proposes new financing models and technology-driven production to address industrial costs and expand export markets.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Ender Yılmaz announces priorities for Istanbul Chamber of Industry presidency

    Ender Yılmaz, candidate for Istanbul Chamber of Industry President, pledges to focus on green transformation, digitalization, and enhancing the global competitiveness of Turkish industry.

  3. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Istanbul Chamber of Industry President Erdal Bahçıvan to step down

    Istanbul Chamber of Industry President Erdal Bahçıvan will step down after 13 years, endorsing Ender Yılmaz. Separately, Antalya's ATSO candidate Davut Çetin proposes hosting Olympic events in the city.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Ender Yılmaz announces candidacy for Istanbul Chamber of Industry chairmanship

    Ender Yılmaz has announced his candidacy for Chairman of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (İSO), focusing on global competitiveness and strengthening ties with TOBB.

Sources

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