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Turkish Chamber of Commerce elections

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Recent elections for regional chambers of commerce in Turkey have resulted in the re-election of existing leadership in Denizli and Kahramanmaraş, alongside several other regional updates. In Denizli, Uğur Erdoğan retained his position as President of the Denizli Chamber of Commerce. His ‘blue list’ secured 21 out of 30 professional committees, while the ‘white list’ led by Faik Müftüler won 9. Erdoğan noted that “there is no loser in this election, the winner is Denizli.” In Kahramanmaraş, Mustafa Buluntu has been re-elected as the Chairman of the Kahramanmaraş Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KMTSO). Following elections held on October 10, 2026, (KMTSO) during the organization’s 100th-anniversary elections. Buluntu’s team achieved a 100% success rate, winning all 29 professional committees. Other regional elections have also concluded. In Konya, Following the Konya Sanayi Odası (KSO) completed its 14th term elections, with President Mustafa Büyükeğen emphasizing results, Buluntu stated that unified support provides a ‘2030 Industrial Vision.’ Additionally, at the Konya Commodity Exchange (Konya Ticaret Borsası), Hüseyin Çevik has retained his position as Chairman of the Board, while Mehmet Büyükalim was elected as foundation for economic recovery and industrial transformation following the Assembly President. February 6 earthquakes, focusing on business growth and new investments. In Antalya, Berkay Bahar’s ‘Blue List’ secured a majority in the Antalya Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası (ATSO) professional committee elections, with Bahar describing the elections. The process as saw a ‘race for service.’ 46% increase in voter participation compared to 2022, with nearly 58.8% of eligible voters participating. The 124-seat assembly underwent restructuring, with approximately 56 seats filled by new members representing 49 professional groups. In Bilecik, following the professional committee elections where the Blue List secured 18 seats, the White List 9, and the Yellow List 2, Ercan Düzgün was elected as the new President of the Bilecik Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TSO). Düzgün secured 16 votes in the presidential race, (TSO), defeating İlhan Karaçayır, who received Karaçayır with 16 votes to 13. Düzgün pledged to work toward transparent management and economic development. The incumbent president, Mehmet Ergün, failed to secure a seat on the assembly. In Konya, the Konya Sanayi Odası (KSO) completed its 14th term elections, with President Mustafa Büyükeğen emphasizing a ‘2030 Industrial Vision.’ Additionally, at the Konya Commodity Exchange, Hüseyin Çevik retained his position as Chairman of the Board, while Mehmet Büyükalim was elected as the Assembly President.

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  1. 2026-10-25 10:14 UTC Turkish Chamber of Commerce elections
  2. 2026-10-24 13:22 UTC Turkish Chamber of Commerce elections
  3. 2026-10-20 06:44 UTC Turkish Chamber of Commerce elections
  4. 2026-10-18 18:01 UTC Turkish Chamber of Commerce elections
  5. 2026-10-17 15:11 UTC Turkish Chamber of Commerce elections
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