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Ahmet Çalık

Chairman, Çalık Holding Board of Directors at Aktif Bank

Ahmet Çalık, who was born in Malatya in 1958 and is a member of a family that has been operating in the field of textile since 1930, started his first personal initiatives in the field of textiles in 1981. Ahmet Çalık, who is currently one of the important players in both Turkish and international economic markets with his investments in 7 sectors including energy, construction, mining, textile, telecom, finance and digital, founded Çalık Holding in 1997 to unite all Group companies under one roof. Focusing on projects that benefit people and society with visionary investments, Ahmet Çalık is known for its reputation, reliability and long-term collaborations with international companies within the framework of its ongoing activities in various parts of the world. Ahmet Çalık was awarded the Order of the State of Japan (Altın Işıklar, Golden Lights) in Turkey and abroad. Order of the Rising Sun and Neckband), Turkmenistan State Order, Turkmenistan Mahdum Guli Award, Turkmenistan Gayrat Medal, Ellis Island Honor Medal, Republic of Turkey Distinguished Service Medal, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs Distinguished Service Medal and Grand National Assembly of Turkey Distinguished Service Award. honored with a badge. Ahmet Çalık, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Bursa, was awarded honorary doctorates by Matsumoto Dental University and Kindai University in Japan and Tirana University in Albania. Ahmet Çalık still serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Çalık Holding and its companies. He was honored with many awards and decorations, especially the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Distinguished Service Medal of the Republic of Turkey and the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Distinguished Service Award. Ahmet Çalık, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Bursa, was awarded honorary doctorates by Matsumoto Dental University and Kindai University in Japan and Tirana University in Albania. Ahmet Çalık still serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Çalık Holding and its companies. He was honored with many awards and decorations, especially the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Distinguished Service Medal of the Republic of Turkey and the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Distinguished Service Award. Ahmet Çalık, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Bursa, was awarded honorary doctorates by Matsumoto Dental University and Kindai University in Japan and Tirana University in Albania. Ahmet Çalık still serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Çalık Holding and its companies.