Metin Gülşen

Metin Gülşen graduated from Istanbul Technical University, Department of Industrial Engineering, in 2000, and subsequently completed his Master's Degree in Banking at Marmara University and also holds a second Master's Degree in Technology and Engineering Management from Doğuş University. Mr. Gülşen holds the Capital Markets Activities Level 3 License and speaks English fluently.

Metin Gülşen, previously the SVP of accounting and financial control, has been promoted to chief financial officer, succeeding Murat Seker, who will take over as chairman of the board at Turkey's flag carrier. As of April 9, 2026, he was appointed as Chief Finance Officer. In this role, he is responsible for the Company's finance, treasury, accounting, financial control&reporting, procurement and investor relations operations. Mr. Gülşen also serves as a Member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines.

Career history

• Chief Financial Officer, Turkish Airlines (April 2026–present)
• Senior Vice President of Accounting and Financial Control, Turkish Airlines (April 2022–2026)
• Vice President of Financial Planning and Reporting, Turkish Airlines (February 2020–April 2022)
• Acting Head of Financial Analysis, Turkish Airlines (March 2018–February 2020)
• Budget Manager, Turkish Airlines (March 2017–2018)
• Various positions in financial control and budget management, Kuveyt Türk Participation Bank (June 2002–March 2017, approximately 15 years)

What Gülşen could bring to Turkish Airlines CFO role: His appointment signals continuity in financial stewardship during a period of strategic transition. With nearly a decade of progressive experience in airline financial management and over 15 years in banking sector financial control, Gülşen is positioned to oversee the airline's treasury, accounting, and investor relations operations during a period of regional uncertainty and capital allocation challenges. His background in budget optimization and financial compliance may prove valuable as Turkish Airlines navigates geopolitical pressures and fuel cost volatility while maintaining financial discipline.