KARSAN ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
Karsan, one of the world's leading technology-driven mobility brands in next-generation public transportation, has announced an executive leadership transition. Okan Baş, who has served as CEO and Executive Board Member of Karsan for the past ten years, has stepped down from his roles to focus on a new chapter in his professional career. Following a decision by the Karsan Board of Directors, Utku Can Ayyarkın, Group CEO of Kıraça Holding and Member of the Karsan Board of Directors, has been appointed as CEO and Executive Board Member of Karsan.
Karsan, one of Türkiye's leading automotive companies, has announced a change in its executive leadership. Okan Baş, the company's CEO and Executive Board Member, has stepped down from his roles following his decision to focus on a new chapter in his professional career.
Over the past decade, Okan Baş led Karsan's transformation into a global mobility brand, playing a pivotal role in strengthening the company's presence in international markets through its electric and autonomous public transportation solutions. During his tenure, he played a key role in strengthening Karsan's global mobility vision, executing its transformation strategy, and advancing its sustainable growth journey. The Karsan Board of Directors extends its sincere appreciation to Okan Baş for his invaluable contributions to the company.
During his tenure, he played a key role in strengthening Karsan's global mobility vision, executing its transformation strategy, and advancing its sustainable growth journey.
Following Okan Baş's departure, the Karsan Board of Directors has appointed Utku Can Ayyarkın, Group CEO of Kıraça Holding and Member of the Karsan Board of Directors, as CEO and Executive Board Member of Karsan.
With 22 years of experience in the logistics industry, Utku Can Ayyarkın brings extensive leadership experience, operational excellence and strategic management expertise gained through a career that began in the field and progressed to senior executive roles. In his new role, he will lead Karsan's growth strategy, transformation vision, and sustainable success journey.
Under Utku Can Ayyarkın's leadership, Karsan will continue to build on the strength of its 60-year heritage, further advancing its journey to become a global mobility brand in electric and autonomous mobility, strengthening its presence in international markets, and pursuing its sustainable growth objectives with determination