Current/ previous positions: Chairman, Koton; Chairman, TUSIAD

BIOGRAPHY

Yılmaz Yılmaz is the visionary behind Koton, Türkiye’s leading fast-fashion brand, successfully transforming the brand into an international chain in a remarkably short time. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board at Koton. Actively involved in industry representative associations such as the Istanbul Textile and Apparel Exporters’ Association (ITKIB), Turkish Federation of Shopping Centers And Retailers (TAMPF), Turkish Clothing Manufacturers’ Association (TGSD), and United Brands Association (BMD), he also played a crucial role in the United Brands Association (BMD) by assuming the presidency from 2010 to 2012.