# Turkish chamber of commerce leadership and economic updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-chamber-of-commerce-leadership-and-economic-updates > Updated: 2026-10-08T21:00:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. In early October 2026, leadership transitions and economic outlooks were highlighted within major Turkish commercial organizations. In Eskişehir, Celalettin Kesikbaş was re-elected as president of the Eskişehir Chamber of Industry (ESO) following the organization’s 28th term elections. Kesikbaş stated that the confidence shown by members increases his responsibility, noting a focus on the ‘Vision 2030’ strategy to transform the region into a technology-driven industrial city through technological transformation and global competitiveness. Concurrently, Şekib Avdagiç, President of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (İTO), addressed the Turkish economy during an October assembly meeting. Avdagiç characterized the final quarter of the year as a critical test, arguing that the nation must protect production, employment, and export capacity alongside inflation reduction. He also announced his candidacy for re-election in the upcoming October 27 elections. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-08: Istanbul Chamber of Commerce President addresses economic challenges Istanbul Chamber of Commerce President Şekib Avdagiç stated that Turkey must protect production and employment while fighting inflation and announced his candidacy for re-election. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-chamber-of-commerce-president-addresses-economic-challenges ### 2026-10-06: Celalettin Kesikbaş re-elected president of Eskişehir Chamber of Industry Celalettin Kesikbaş has been re-elected president of the Eskişehir Chamber of Industry, pledging to focus on technological transformation and high-quality exports under a ‘Vision 2030’ strategy. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/celalettin-kesikba-re-elected-president-of-eskiehir-chamber-of-industry --- Cite as: Turkish chamber of commerce leadership and economic updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-chamber-of-commerce-leadership-and-economic-updates