Candan Karlitekin
Director/Board Member at Abdullah Gül University Support Foundation
Profile
Candan Karlitekin founded THY Opet Havacilik Yakitlari AS, Türk Hava Yollari Teknik AS, AnadoluJet, Turkish Do & Co. Ikram Hizmetleri A S, Turkish Ground Services, Inc., and Günes Ekspres Havacilik AS, where he worked as Chairman.
Dr. Karlitekin also currently works at Abdullah Gül University Support Foundation, as Vice Chairman.
Dr. Karlitekin also formerly worked at Türkiye Kalkinma ve Yatirim Bankasi AS, as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 1996 to 1997, Türk Hava Yollari AO, as Chairman & General Manager from 2003 to 2010, Turk Nippon Sigorta AS, as Chairman, Turkish Airlines, Inc., as Chairman, Özbal Çelik Boru Sanayi Ticaret ve Taahhüt AS, as Chairman, and Erciyas Holding AS, as Executive Director.
Dr. Karlitekin received his undergraduate degree in 2013 from Nottingham Trent University, graduate degree in 1984 and doctorate degree in 1988 from State University of New York at Albany, and undergraduate degree from Bogazici University.
Candan Karlitekin active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Abdullah Gül University Support Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Candan Karlitekin
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| OZBAL CELIK BORU SANAYI TICARET VE TAAHHUT ANONIM SIRKETI | Chairman | 2019-04-30 |
Turkish Airlines, Inc.
 Turkish Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Turkish Airlines, Inc. provides flight reservation, timetable, and arrivals & departures information services. The firm offers passenger, cargo, technical, and training services. It also offers hospitality services such as refreshments, lounging accommodations, and travel assistance to ticketed airline passengers. The company is headquartered in Westbury, NY. | Chairman | 2009-12-31 |
| TÜRK HAVA YOLLARI ANONIM ORTAKLIGI | Chief Executive Officer | 2009-12-31 |
| TÜRKIYE KALKINMA VE YATIRIM BANKASI | Chief Executive Officer | 1996-12-31 |
Günes Ekspres Havacilik AS
 Günes Ekspres Havacilik AS AirlinesTransportation Günes Ekspres Havacilik AS provides air transportation services. It operates international flights from Antalya to different destinations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The company also operates daily domestic flights from Istanbul, Antalya, and Izmir. It was established as a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa. Gunes Ekspres Havacilik was founded in October, 1989 and is headquartered in Antalya, Turkey. | Founder | - |
Training of Candan Karlitekin
| Nottingham Trent University | Undergraduate Degree |
| State University of New York at Albany | Doctorate Degree |
| Bogazici University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
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| TÜRK HAVA YOLLARI ANONIM ORTAKLIGI | Transportation |
| TÜRKIYE KALKINMA VE YATIRIM BANKASI | Finance |
| Private companies | 11 |
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Günes Ekspres Havacilik AS
Günes Ekspres Havacilik AS AirlinesTransportation Günes Ekspres Havacilik AS provides air transportation services. It operates international flights from Antalya to different destinations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The company also operates daily domestic flights from Istanbul, Antalya, and Izmir. It was established as a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa. Gunes Ekspres Havacilik was founded in October, 1989 and is headquartered in Antalya, Turkey. | Transportation |
Turk Nippon Sigorta AS
 Turk Nippon Sigorta AS Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Part of Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd., Turk Nippon Sigorta AS is a Turkish company that provides insurance services. The company is based in Istanbul, Turkey. Turk Nippon Sigorta was acquired by Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. on August 24, 2008 for $2.53 million. | Finance |
Turkish Airlines, Inc.
Turkish Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Turkish Airlines, Inc. provides flight reservation, timetable, and arrivals & departures information services. The firm offers passenger, cargo, technical, and training services. It also offers hospitality services such as refreshments, lounging accommodations, and travel assistance to ticketed airline passengers. The company is headquartered in Westbury, NY. | Transportation |
| THY Opet Havacilik Yakitlari AS | |
Özbal Çelik Boru Sanayi Ticaret ve Taahhüt AS
 Özbal Çelik Boru Sanayi Ticaret ve Taahhüt AS SteelNon-Energy Minerals Özbal Çelik Boru Sanayi Ticaret ve Taahhüt AS engages in the manufacture and sales of spiral welded steel pipes. It offers pipes for for natural gas, oil, and water supply. The company was founded by Cemal Yücehan Öztüre, Bilgehan Öztüre, Hasan Tufan Balli, Tülin Öztüre, and Gülgün Balli on July 24, 1995 and is headquartered in Mersin, Turkey. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Türk Hava Yollari Teknik AS
 Türk Hava Yollari Teknik AS Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Part of Türk Hava Yollari AO, Türk Hava Yollari Teknik AS is a company based in Istanbul, Turkey. The Turkish company provides MRO solutions, including component pool services, landing gear services, aircraft maintenance services, line maintenance services, business jet maintenance services, engine & apu services, part 21 j & g services, engineering services, cabin interior maintenance services, and training services. With 2 continents, 11 hangars, and 647.000 m² enclosed area, the company conducts maintenance-repair and test operations within its workshops at a high reliability rate and quick turnaround time. The company was founded by Candan Karlitekin. | Consumer Services |
| Abdullah Gül University Support Foundation | |
Erciyas Holding AS
 Erciyas Holding AS SteelNon-Energy Minerals Erciyas Holding AS is a private company based in Istanbul, Turkey. and has subsidiaries in Turkey. The Turkish company was founded in 1989 by Ahmet Kamil Erciyas and has been led by Kamil Emre Erciyas as CEO since 2009. | Non-Energy Minerals |
AnadoluJet
 AnadoluJet AirlinesTransportation Part of Türk Hava Yollari AO, AnadoluJet is a Turkish company that provides airline transportation services. The company is based in Ankara, Turkey. The company was founded by Candan Karlitekin. | Transportation |
| Turkish Do & Co. Ikram Hizmetleri A S | |
| Turkish Ground Services, Inc. |
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