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Mr. Ismail Ersahin

Executive Director and CEO of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies · International Organizations and Civil Society
Mr. Ismail Ersahin
Mr. Ismail Ersahin
Executive Director and CEO of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies · International Organizations and Civil Society

Sessions

Global Investment Promotion Conference: From Climate Priorities to Investment: Accelerating the Energy Transition Project Pipeline

Speaking

25 October 2026
11:30–12:45 · Doha time
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Executive Round Table on Navigating a New Investment Era: The Role of Investment Promotion Agencies and Special Economic Zones

Speaking

27 October 2026
10:15–13:00 · Doha time
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Biography

Ismail Ersahin is the Executive Director and CEO of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA), a position he has held since 2021. With over 25 years of experience across public and private sectors, he previously held senior positions in Türkiye’s automotive industry and played a key role in the establishment and strategic development of Invest in Türkiye, contributing to the country’s investment promotion efforts and international outreach. At WAIPA, he has strengthened global partnerships, expanded the organization’s international presence, and advanced initiatives supporting investment promotion agencies across more than 80 countries. An experienced international speaker and moderator, he has contributed to prominent platforms, including the World Economic Forum in Davos and the UNCTAD World Investment Forum, championing sustainable investment and “Promoting Investment for Good.

Areas of expertise

International Organizations and Civil Society

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