DEİK is the private-sector body that manages Turkey’s foreign economic relations. Its website reports 153 bilateral business councils, each pairing Turkish business with a partner country.
Nail Olpak. Reported as DEİK president in January 2026, after the board’s elections. He has held the role since at least 2018.
If you are a UK or Irish company that wants introductions across Turkish industry, ask DEİK about the Türkiye–UK business council. It is a route to business contacts in general, not tourism-specific partners.
Visit Turkey can point you to reliable contacts. Tell us what you need, read how to check a Turkish business is genuine or see all Turkish tourism associations.
Information checked on 8 November 2026 from public sources. Office-holders change at general assemblies, so confirm the current president on the association’s own website. We are an independent guide and are not affiliated with the organisation described.
