Erdoğan Çoban Appointed as Şölen's New CEO

Leadership transition at Turkey's export-focused innovative company. Elif Çoban, who was appointed following institutionalisation efforts in 2010 and held the position for 12 years, has handed over the CEO role to Erdoğan Çoban. During Elif Çoban's tenure as CEO, Şölen demonstrated double-digit growth year on year and ranks among Turkey's flagship brands alongside globally recognized international brands, through its exports, advanced technology investments and employment contribution. With a Board decision, Erdoğan Çoban has been appointed to the CEO position at Şölen, Turkey's young, dynamic and innovative company. Since its founding, Şölen has made bold investments driven by a mission to serve its country, and stands among Turkey's leading companies through strong employment creation, exports, state-of-the-art facilities and globally recognized brands. After serving as CEO for 12 years, Elif Çoban has passed the management baton to successful young executive Erdoğan Çoban. Appointed with a vision to drive Şölen to higher positions in the global league at faster pace through innovative thinking, capturing Generation Z perspectives and injecting much fresher energy, Erdoğan Çoban gained hands-on experience over approximately 10 years across numerous different functions at Şölen while continuing his education. After beginning his career at Şölen as Project Manager, he progressed through roles in R&D, International Business and Quality General Management. Çoban, who is also a member of Şölen's Board of Directors, will continue his duties as Executive Board Chair as of July 2022. During Elif Çoban's tenure as CEO, Şölen demonstrated double-digit growth year on year and ranks among Turkey's flagship brands alongside globally recognized international brands, through its Industry 4.0 investments and the advanced level it has achieved in quality and food safety. The company today brings its 200 products to consumers in more than 120 countries, from Belgium to the Maldives, from Colombia to Japan.