Turkish Airlines has appointed Ahmet Olmuştur as its new CEO and Prof. Murat Şeker as chairman of the board and executive committee in a significant management reshuffle. Olmuştur, previously chief commercial officer, replaces Bilal Ekşi, while Şeker, the airline’s CFO since 2016, succeeds Ahmet Bolat; both outgoing executives are retiring.
Metin Gülşen takes over as chief financial officer, and Harun Baştürk assumes the chief commercial officer role. These internal promotions align with the carrier’s corporate objectives amid strong operational performance, including an occupancy rate increase to 83.6% in the latest period.
Olmuştur joined Turkish Airlines in 2000 at its call center, advancing through revenue management to senior leadership. Şeker has managed financing, treasury, accounting, procurement, and investor relations since joining the board committees in 2021.
The changes strengthen continuity with long-tenured insiders, supporting Turkish Airlines’ expansion as one of the world’s largest carriers by destinations served. This restructuring positions the leadership to address market demands in a competitive global aviation landscape.