Brief Biography
Mr. Mehmet Kerem Öztürk, born in Istanbul in 1974, completed his middle & high school education at the Austrian High School. He studied IT Management at Marmara University and International Business at the University of Vienna. Since 1996, Mr. Öztürk has served in various roles such as Consultant, Project Manager, IT Policy Manager, IT Director, and CIO at companies including Mercedes Benz, KPMG, ALLIANZ Group, Vodafone, TÜVTÜRK, and TÜV-SÜD.
Before being appointed Deputy General Manager of TAV Technologies in 2016, he worked as the CTO of Mars Cinema Group. In 2018, he took on the role of General Manager at TAV Technologies and has been serving concurrently as the CIO of TAV Airports since 2022.He is experienced in project management, system management, software development projects, ERP systems, network management, IT security, and process management. He is proficient in English&Germa
Achievements
As CIO & General Manager of TAV Technologies, Mr. Kerem Öztürk has led aviation innovation, enhancing efficiency and passenger experience. Under his leadership, TAV Technologies' solutions are now used in 50+ airports across 23 countries, optimizing operations with AI and data analytics. Rising from 11th in service exports in 2021 to 9th in 2022, he has driven a focus on R&D, cultural change, and customer satisfaction.
Competencies
Innovation and creativity
Crafting effective, data-driven solutions
Proficient in AI and data analytics for operational optimization
Achieving strategic goals in service exports and R&D
Leadership
Initiative and decisiveness in project execution
Strong interpersonal skills and confidence
Positive rapport with subordinates and stakeholders
Growth-oriented mindset
Constructive collaboration and team-building expertise
