Who is Sabancı's new CEO Kıvanç Zaimler? Where is he from and how old is he?

Kıvanç Zaimler is an experienced executive with a background in industrial engineering who has held significant roles in the energy sector for many years. Starting his career at the Koç Group, Zaimler held various senior positions at Enerjisa and served as the company's CEO starting in 2016. He was subsequently appointed as the CEO of Sabancı Holding. So, who is Kıvanç Zaimler, how old is he, and where is he from?

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Kıvanç Zaimler is an experienced executive known for his many years of expertise in the energy sector, having served as the CEO of Enerjisa since 2016. Throughout his career, he has held key roles in critical areas such as energy production, distribution, and trading; he was later appointed as the CEO of Sabancı Holding. So, who is Kıvanç Zaimler, how old is he, and where is he from? Here are the biographical details about him that people are curious about.

WHO IS KIVANÇ ZAİMLER?

Kıvanç Zaimler was born in 1969. Zaimler began his education at Istanbul High School (İstanbul Erkek Lisesi) and later studied Industrial Engineering at Istanbul Technical University and Berlin Technical University. Zaimler, who stepped into his professional life in 1992 at the Koç Group, has served in various management levels at different companies.

He has been active in the energy sector for many years. Zaimler is married and has one daughter. He has also played basketball at a professional level and is actively involved in many non-governmental organizations.

KIVANÇ ZAİMLER'S CAREER

Between 1992 and 2008, Kıvanç Zaimler held executive positions at companies under the Koç Group umbrella, such as Türk Elektrik Endüstrisi, RAM Dış Ticaret, and Aygaz. Joining Enerjisa in 2008 as Trade Director, Zaimler took on the coordination of the natural gas business line during this period. 

He served as the General Manager of Enerjisa Distribution Companies between 2013 and 2015; during this period, he successfully managed the restructuring of a large distribution network. Subsequently, he served as the General Manager of Enerjisa Sales Companies from 2015 to 2016, and as of 2016, he was appointed as the CEO of Enerjisa.

Zaimler later continued his career at a senior level by being appointed to the CEO position at Sabancı Holding. He has taken on the management of a comprehensive portfolio covering many areas such as energy production, distribution, trading, and sales.