Turkish Airlines announced a major reshuffle of its leadership on 9 April 2026.
Prof. Murat Şeker, previously the airline’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. Meanwhile, Ahmet Olmuştur, who had been serving as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
They will be replacing Prof. Ahmet Bolat and Bilal Ekşi in the positions of Chairman of the Board and CEO, respectively. Prof. Bolat had held the chairmanship of Turkish Airlines since January 2022, while Ekşi had been serving as CEO since 2016.
The two executives now exiting the company have presided over a period of significant growth at the Turkish flag carrier, which has consolidated its position as one of the world’s largest global airlines. It now boasts a fleet of around 500 aircraft and a network including more international destinations than any other airline in the world.
Under their tenure, Turkish Airlines also outlined a ten-year strategic expansion plan that aims roughly to double the size of Turkish Airlines in terms of fleet of passenger volumes by 2035.
