Board of Directors:
Experience, Vision
and Responsibility
With deep experience accumulated in maritime, industrial engineering, finance and international trade, the CMS AS Board of Directors leads our company in line with the principles of sustainable growth, ethical management and stakeholder value.
Founder & Chairman of the Board
Mehmet Yılmaz
Chairman of the Board
ITU Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
"Being a trusted business partner starts with never compromising on quality, safety and the environment."
A graduate of Istanbul Technical University in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Mehmet Yılmaz returned to Türkiye after completing a post-graduate research program in Germany and founded CMS AS in 1990. As the figure who has shaped the company's strategic vision since its founding, he transformed CMS AS from a small workshop into an internationally recognised engineering firm.
He has served as a technical advisory member at international classification societies such as Lloyd's Register, Türk Loydu and DNV GL, and was among the founding members of the Turkish Shipbuilders' Association. He has national and international publications on industrial engineering, ship structural design and corporate governance.
As Chairman of the Board and the ultimate owner of strategic decisions, Yılmaz also chairs the company's ethics board and corporate governance committee.
Areas of Expertise
Management Team
Each department director is an expert manager with at least 15 years of experience in their field.
Ali Çelik
General Manager
Mechanical Eng. + MBA
After training in mechanical engineering and a business master's degree, he took on field and administrative management roles in large-scale shipyard projects. He manages CMS AS's daily operations, international business development activities and the company's growth strategy.
Zeynep Arslan
Chief Financial Officer
Boğaziçi Business + ACCA
A graduate of Boğaziçi University in Business, she obtained the international accounting certificate (ACCA) in London. With her expertise in project finance, investor relations and risk management specific to the maritime sector, she manages the financial structure of CMS AS.
Hasan Kaya
Technical Director
ITU Naval Arch. Eng. (PhD)
Holding a PhD in Naval Architecture from ITU, Kaya is one of the country's leading experts in the structural design of high-tonnage ships, FEM analysis and industrial steel construction. He manages technical standards and R&D processes.
Fatih Demir
Production Director
Industrial Eng. + Lean Six Sigma
With an industrial engineering background, he holds a black belt in lean production and six sigma. Taking on all production processes, maintenance programs and capacity management at the Gebze facility, he increased facility efficiency by 28% over the last three years.
Elif Şahin
Human Resources Director
Psychology + HR Management
She holds a double degree in psychology and human resources management. With 18 years of experience in the industrial sector, she runs talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement and corporate culture transformation projects. She has positioned the CMS AS employer brand on a national scale.
Mustafa Öztürk
Sales & Marketing Director
International Trade + MBA
With 20 years of experience in international trade and marketing, he has developed deep-rooted customer relationships in the markets of Türkiye, the Gulf countries and North Africa. He succeeded in doubling CMS AS's export revenues in 5 years.
Committees & Working Groups
Audit Committee
Oversees the independent audit of financial statements, reviews the internal control system and ensures coordination with independent auditors.
Members
Corporate Governance Committee
Monitors the application of corporate governance principles, evaluates board member nominations and determines remuneration policies.
Members
OHS & Environment Committee
Sets OHS and environmental performance targets, audits policy compliance and approves sustainability reporting.
Members
Corporate Governance Principles
Transparency
We act with openness and honesty towards all our stakeholders and share financial and operational information in a timely manner. Our annual activity report is shared with the public.
Accountability
A balance of authority and responsibility is observed at every level. Independent audit mechanisms function in the decisions taken, and results are reported to stakeholders.
Fairness
Treating all stakeholders fairly — including employees, suppliers, customers and shareholders — is our fundamental principle. Our zero-tolerance policy on discrimination applies to all processes.
Responsibility
We act with awareness of the responsibility undertaken towards society, the environment and the sector. Creating long-term stakeholder value takes precedence over short-term profit optimisation.
Corporate Collaboration Proposals
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