Kerem brings 20+ years of experience in global technology and innovation leadership, having held various senior management and executive roles in Microsoft, Turkish Airlines, Turkish Technology and Turkcell Communication Services over his career.
Appointed as CIO of Turkish Airlines in 2022, he leads the airline’s group IT organization driving large-scale digital initiatives in revenue enhancement, customer experience, operational excellence and employee experience.
Kerem is actively engaged with the aviation industry as Chair of IATA’s Digital Transformation Advisory Council.
Kerem holds a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Boğaziçi University and a PhD in Business Management from Bilgi University, Istanbul.