The İLKE Foundation Announces Its New Executive Board

The İLKE Foundation is pleased to announce a significant development in its leadership structure. As of January 13, 2023, a new Board of Directors has taken the reins, marking a pivotal moment in the organization's evolution.

The İLKE Foundation Board of Directors has appointed Ahmet Sait Öner as the new chairman, where he will focus on setting a future strategic direction for the foundation. Coming from government, business, and civil society, the new board members bring years of experience and leadership to improve the İLKE Foundation. The new board members include:

Ahmet Sait Öner, Chairman

Dr. Ümit Güneş, Vice Chairman

Şükrü Alkan

Dr. Elyesa Koytak

Ömer Burak Tek

Dr. Fatih Gündoğan

"We will persist in our efforts to construct a more prosperous world, emphasizing a civilian outlook and staying engaged in civil initiatives," said Nihat Erdoğmuş, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees at İLKE.

"We all need constructive politics, societal engagement, a thriving economy, and strong family structures. Solutions are required for numerous issues, such as addressing income inequality. While the İLKE Foundation has robust institutional structures, we are committed to strengthening them further," he added.

"At İLKE, we've fostered a culture of coordination, organization, and teamwork. It's crucial to open up space for new faces. Ahmet Sait Öner has taken the baton from me. I extend my best wishes for success and prosperity to the new board of directors," said Prof. Ahmet Sait Öner, Chairman, İLKE.

About Ahmet Sait Öner:

Ahmet Sait Öner graduated from the Faculty of Law, Marmara University, in 2003. In addition to his profession as a self-employed lawyer, he worked as a manager in various non-governmental organizations such as Mazlumder and İlim Yayma Cemiyeti. He is the consultant of the Justice and Science Academy (ADİL), which he founded in 2014. His research and articles have been published in various journals in the fields of law and literature, and his research and writing activities are continuing, especially in the field of law.