
Temel Kotil
CEO
Çalık Energy
Education:
PhD: University of Michigan - Mechanical Engineering - 1991
Master’s Degree: University of Michigan - Mechanical Engineering - 1986
Master’s Degree: University of Michigan - Aeronautical Engineering - 1986
Bachelor’s Degree: Istanbul Technical University - Aeronautical Engineering – 1983
Professional Experience:
08.2024 : Çalık Enerji / CEO and Board Member
2016-2024: Turkish Aerospace Industry / President & CEO
2016-2024: TAI (Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc.) / General Manager
2015-2023: TAI (Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc.) / Board Member
2017-2018: SASAD Defense and Aerospace Industry Manufacturers Association / President
2006-2016: International Air Transport Association (IATA) / Board Member
2013-2016: Association of European Airlines (AEA) / President
2005-2015: Turkish Airlines / General Manager and Board Member
2010-2012: SunExpress / Board Member
2005-2011: THY Teknik A.Ş. / Chairman of the Board
2003-2005: Turkish Airlines / Assistant General Manager of the Technical Department
2002-2003: Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality / Head of Research Planning and Coordination
2001-2003: AIT Global Inc. / Head of Research and Engineering Department
2001-2002: University of Illinois at Urbana / Visiting Professor
1993-1994: İstanbul Technical University / Associate Dean, Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics
1991-1994: İstanbul Technical University / Professor
1991-1993: İstanbul Technical University / Founder and Manager of Aerospace and Advanced Composite Laboratory