Promoting Investment in the Blue Economy
Speaking
Mr. İsmail Erşahin
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, World Association of Investment Promotion (WAIPA) · International Organizations and Civil Society
Sessions
Global Investment Promotion Conference
SME Internationalization
International Investment Support Center for the LDCs
Speaking
Unlocking Investments in the African, Caribbean and Pacific Region
Speaking
Biography
Ismail Ersahin is an expert in international relations, investment promotion, facilitation and business development. He has held various leadership positions for the private sector, Government of Türkiye and the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA).
Following his duties in trade, textile and tourism, he worked for one of the largest automotive groups in the country and established several new export dealers in Europe and North Africa. He was appointed as CEO and Executive Director of WAIPA in February 2023.
Mr. Ersahin holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations and an MBA in international business administration.
Areas of expertise
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