Harun Baştürk

Harun Baştürk was born in Istanbul in 1982 and brings nearly two decades of commercial aviation expertise to his role as Chief Commercial Officer at Turkish Airlines. He graduated from Istanbul University's Department of Economics (English) and completed his Master's degree in Global Politics at the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom. He speaks English fluently and has basic knowledge of French.

Baştürk started his professional career in 2006 at Türkiye Finans Participation Bank in the International Banking Department before transitioning to aviation. He joined Turkish Airlines in 2009 and held various positions within the Revenue Management and Sales Directorate. Prior to his promotion to Chief Commercial Officer, he served as SVP of Sales. He also serves as a Member of the Board of Directors of Turkish Technology, the company's subsidiary.

Career history

• Chief Commercial Officer at Turkish Airlines (April 2026–present)
• Senior Vice President of Sales at Turkish Airlines (prior to April 2026)
• Various positions within Revenue Management and Sales Directorate at Turkish Airlines (2009–2024)
• International Banking Department at Türkiye Finans Participation Bank (2006–2009)

What Baştürk could bring to Chief Commercial Officer at Turkish Airlines: With over 17 years at Turkish Airlines spanning revenue management, pricing strategy, and sales leadership, Baştürk is positioned to drive commercial optimization across the airline's global network. Turkish Airlines has been steadily expanding its European network, and his deep experience in commercial operations could enhance route profitability, yield management, and competitive positioning as the carrier pursues growth in key international markets.