Cahit Ceren

Industry Unit, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB)
Unit Managerard product to the region.

• Actively lead the industry policy agenda in Turkey, preparing technical recommendations for government aiming to improve Turkey’s business regulatory environment; providing and coordinating necessary technical needs to identify, implement and monitor investment climate reforms.
•  Lead and coordinate the process of approval and validation of capacity reports of manufacturers with a volume of 50.000 approvals each year.
• Lead and develop projects on sustainability and digitalization of manufacturers in Turkey, support clustering and supply chain development of Turkish manufacturers.
• Support delivery of technical support activities to TOBB’s local chambers across the country

SME&Technology Research and Consulting Center Unit, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) – Unit Manager

• Actively lead the SME and technology policy agenda in Turkey, preparing technical recommendations for the Government of Turkey; aiming to improve Turkey’s business regulatory environment; providing and coordinating necessary technical expertise to identify, implement and monitor investment climate reforms.
• Lead and develop projects on sustainability and digitalization of SMEs, technology and R&D working closely with multiple stakeholders (high-level government officials, NGOs, international organizations and enterprises) and support delivery of technical assistance activities to TOBB’s local chambers across the country.
• Lead on the delivery of conferences, workshops and webinars targeting SMEs on topics related to unit’s activities.
• Lead on the delivery and implementation of two signature projects: Smart SME Platform & Turkey100 Fast Growing Companies Program.