Ilhami Keles

Ilhami Keles serves as the General Manager at Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi A.Ş. since February 2023, focusing on the production of weapons and ammunition for both defense and civil purposes. In addition, Ilhami Keles holds multiple board positions, including Yönetim Kurulu Üyesi at ROKETSAN, Milteksan CNC A.Ş., TÜBİTAK SAGE, and Deltav Uzay Teknolojileri, as well as a member of the Advisory Board at TÜBİTAK TÜSSİDE and a member of the Board of Trustees at TEMEL BİLİMLER ÜNİVERSİTESİ. Furthermore, Ilhami Keles has been actively involved with the TOBB as a member of the Defense Industry Council and serves as Deputy Chair of the SAHA İstanbul Savunma Havacılık ve Uzay Kümelenmesi Derneği, promoting collaboration among companies in the defense and aerospace sectors. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Economics from Gazi University and a Master’s degree in Education Management and Supervision from Beykent University.