Ali Sedat Özkazanç has served as MNG Airlines’ Chief Executive Officer since January 2022. He has also served as a member of MNG Airlines’ board of directors. Özkazanç is a long-time MNG Airlines veteran with 20 years of experience. He began his career in the finance department in January 2003 as Chief Financial Officer and after three successful years, was promoted to General Manager. He has led critical transformations, including MNG Airlines becoming an air cargo company and pulling out of passenger transportation. To generate cash for MNG Airlines, he leads the conversion of 737 passenger aircraft to freighters and puts them on the market. He has a major role in establishing commercial relationships with leading companies in the aviation industry. He led MNG Airlines to be the first Turkish company to place an order for a wide-body freighter directly from the Airbus factory.
Today, Özkazanç is energising MNG Airlines’ business through his innovative thinking. He is a hands-on leader who is well known for his customer focus, deep commitment to safety, strategic thinking and passion for aviation. He has been a board member of the Turkish Private Aviation Enterprises Association, which contributes to the development of the aviation industry, since 2008.
Early in his career, Özkazanç spent time with global construction companies such as MAKON, EKO and MNG Mepaş. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Middle East Technical University.