Turkish Airlines Brings on New Chairman and CEO in Latest Exec Shakeup

Turkish Airlines announced Thursday that it is shaking up with its executive ranks with a new chairman and CEO.

Murat Şeker, who was the carrier’s chief financial officer, will now be chairman of the board of directors and executive committee. He had previously worked at the World Bank as an economist and was a senior vice president at Ziraat Bank, one of the major public banks in Turkey. 

Ahmet Bolat, who was Şeker’s predecessor, resigned from the post after leading the airline for four years. 

Ahmet Olmuştur, who has served as the chief commercial officer of Turkish Airlines, will be the company’s CEO. He began his