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POSITION AND DUTY
INVESTMENT FOCUS
Senate
Çetin Ay
AFFILIATED CORPORATE STRUCTURES
İKİ ÜLKE, TEK VİZYON
Bridges between cultures and economies.
With over a quarter century of experience in the international business world, Çetin Ay plays a key role in deepening economic relations between Germany and Turkey. While directing global capital management under the umbrella of ESI Holding, he creates lasting values between the two countries through commercial diplomacy and giant-scale tourism/cruise projects.
“True success is not just managing capital; it is building sustainable bridges between cultures and economies.”
CORPORATE BIOGRAPHY & REPRESENTATION
Encyclopedic and Transparent Life Story
Official chronology of all diplomatic, sectoral, and civil society activities.
Çetin Ay is an internationally recognized diplomatic businessperson, senator, and corporate executive who has focused on integrating the Turkish and German business worlds throughout his career. He has successfully elevated commercial diplomacy to the highest institutions through administrative roles in umbrella federations leading the development of European markets.
Through his official senatorial position within the Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade (BWA) of Germany, he serves as an important bridge in global sustainable development projects. He conducts his activities within non-profit non-governmental organizations and commercial partnerships in full compliance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany and international regulations.
Key Milestones
2018 - PRESENT
BWA Board Membership and Foreign Trade Senator
Executing foreign economic strategies as one of the most competent figures of Turkish origin appointed to the Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade (BWA) of Germany.
2012 - 2018
European-Turkish Food and Foreign Trade Federation Leadership
Executing lobbying activities for Turkish producers operating in Europe, commercial licensing processes, and compliance with EU regulations.
2005 - 2012
Integration Consultancy between German and Turkish Chambers
Managing cross-border investment funds and legal infrastructure processes in coordination with the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Turkey.
Investments Adding Value to the Future
PORTFÖY / FAALİYET ALANLARI
International Finance & ESI Holding
Capital management in global markets, project financing, and directing international funds to strategic sectors.
Cruise & Tourism
Giant-scale projects supporting regional development through maritime transport and cruise tourism in the Mediterranean basin.
Commercial Diplomacy & Cooperation
Strong lobbying activities, commercial integration, and strategic market expansion vision between the German and Turkish business worlds.
Press Room
LATEST NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Çetin Ay at the Helm in the Blue Homeland
Çetin Ay took the helm in the Blue Homeland, showing the first target to the Japanese captain.
Gallery
MEDIA AND VISUALS
Diplomatic Meeting with Rumen Radev
Brotherhood in Turkey
UN Conference Meeting
Cruise Ship View
UN Entrance
Cruise Ship Interview
NTV Floating Venice News
Yenicag TV Interview
FAQ / S.S.S.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Who is Dr. Çetin Ay?
Dr. Çetin Ay is an international businessman and investor who contributes to global commercial diplomacy within the Germany Federal Economic Development and Foreign Trade Senate (BWA), advocating for economic integration between Turkey and Europe.
Q.What is Dr. Çetin Ay's role in BWA?
He serves as a Federal Senator and the Turkey President for the BWA.
Q.What are the main investment focus areas of ESI Holding and Dr. Çetin Ay?
The primary investment areas are International Finance (ESI Holding), large-scale Cruise & Tourism projects, and Commercial Diplomacy.
Q.How can one officially contact Dr. Çetin Ay?
Due to diplomatic protocols, all requests are handled through the BWA Federal Senate Administration Office in Berlin and the Ankara Liaison Office.