Sevgi Kalaycı

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.