Board member of ICC World Chambers Federation General Council -President of Economic Businesswomen Council/Federation of Egyptian chambers of commerce – Chairman WEBB International Middle East Ltd.

Prof. Dr. E. Nezih Orhon is the former dean and professor at the School of Communication Sciences at Anadolu University in Eskisehir, Turkey. Dr. Orhon completed his two master’s degrees in Turkey and in the USA; also gained his Ph.D. in Turkey. Besides his administrative responsibilities (chair of Cinema and television Department), he is teaching “Television Journalism”, “Production and Directing”, and “Cultural Diversity and Communication”. At the same time, he initiated European Union projects, which some of them are currently running. For instance, one of them is called “RAISD”, a Horizon2020 project. On behalf of professional experiences, Dr. Orhon worked for CNN International in Washington, DC and in Türkiye; NBC News in Turkey besides his other professional experiences in The Netherlands, Colombia, Germany, and France. He is particularly focusing on vulnerable groups and related communication, media, and film work. Also, he is the program maker and presenter of a nationwide radio show called “Human Relations” on NTV Radio. Prof. Orhon authored and co-authored national and international books, book chapters, and research articles; at the same time, he took part in numerous national and international conferences. Prof. Orhon took part and held roles for UN Women, ILO, UNFPA, UNDP, IOM, and European Delegation in Turkey.

As a dynamic and versatile professional, Sevgi Kalaycı has extensive experience in the fields of gastronomy and management. Born in Ürgüp in 1979, Kalaycı moved to Berlin with her family in 1989, where she continued her education. In 2003, she successfully completed her vocational training in “Fachfrau für Systemgastronomie” and took the first step in her career. Shortly after, she became the manager of the Berlin shopping mall branches of the restaurant chain “POMME DE TERRE” and successfully led the opening of new branches in various malls.

Kalaycı began her university education in the 2006/2007 winter semester, studying Hospitality/Gastronomy at the Technical University of Berlin and German Language Teaching at Humboldt University of Berlin. During her university years, she served as a board member of the TD Plattform association, where she actively participated in voluntary work. In this period, she also took on the role of host at a high-profile reception organized by the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Between 2016 and 2018, Kalaycı worked as a consultant at the Turkish-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, contributing to the strengthening of commercial relations between Germany and Turkey. In 2018, she obtained her Master of Education degree and later held executive positions in various companies across different industries, including Omurga Gruppe, coming home, and Protekto Ost.

In 2023, Kalaycı returned to the Turkish-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry as Deputy Secretary General, continuing her efforts to strengthen the commercial bridge between Turkey and Germany. In addition to her professional achievements, Kalaycı is a mother of two children, maintaining a balanced and exemplary presence in both her professional and personal life.

Dr. Erçin Güdücü is an accomplished Senior IT & Business
Director with over 30 years of experience across financial
and commodity-related sectors, encompassing public,
private, and non-profit organizations. He is an expert in
aligning IT with business objectives and managing large-
scale projects under challenging conditions.
Professional Highlights:
Leadership:
Expertise
in
Service
Management,
Software
Development and IT Governance.
Systems Implementation: Proficient in end-to-end trading systems, smart
agriculture, commodity exchanges, and data dissemination.
Project Management: Skilled in project management, ITIL, MIS and business
Education: Lecturer in Management Information Systems and a speaker at
events on IT, Finance and Smart Agriculture.
Board Memberships: Serves on the boards of three Science Parks and three
non-profit organizations.
Current Role: Secretary General of Izmir Commodity Exchange.
Previous Roles: CIO of Turkish Derivatives Exchange, System Architect at ING Bank
Turkey, Group Manager at TOBB-Net.
Academic Background: Holds a PhD in Economics, MSc in Money & Banking, and
BSc degree in Computer Science.