Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Announces Leadership Changes
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (ISG), the second largest airport in Türkiye wishes to announce the successful conclusion of its operator Malaysia Airports’ strategic collaboration with IC Holding. This collaboration, which had commenced with the appointment of Serhat Soğukpınar as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on 26 December 2023, has achieved significant milestones in optimising airport operations.
With the conclusion of this collaboration, Serhat Soğukpınar will be stepping down from his role as CEO of ISG effective May 31, 2024. Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) extends its deepest gratitude to Soğukpınar for his leadership and contributions during this transformative period. In ensuring a seamless transition and continued focus on operational excellence, Kerem Maybek, ISG’s current Strategic Planning and Treasury Management Director will serve as Covering CEO until the new CEO officially assumes the role. A candidate has been identified and the announcement will be made soon.
MAHB wishes to affirm its commitment to effectively and continuously operate ISG and provide the high standard of service to our passengers.
About ISG
Located in Türkiye’s most populous city, Istanbul, Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (ISG) serves as a hub on the metropolis’ Anatolian side for major carriers operating in Europe and the Middle East. It has been one of the fastest growing airports over the past few years, named as Türkiye’s 2nd and Europe’s 8th busiest airport. ISG was founded by Limak-GMR-Malaysia Airports consortium and carried out its activities as of 1 May 2008. MAHB became the sole operator of Sabiha Airport on 23 October 2014 by acquiring 100% of ISG. With 41 million passenger capacity, ISG serves 164 destinations (124 international and 40 local) across 52 countries.
About Malaysia Airports Holding
Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), which has been operating airports since 1991, currently operates 39 airports, 5 of which are international, and serves more than 100 connection opportunities to 44 million passengers and 47 airlines in the transportation of one million tons of cargo. Kuala Lumpur Airport, operated by MAHB, has been one of the top 10 airports in the world every year since its opening in 1998, and was also named the “World’s Best Airport” and awarded in its category (25 million passengers) for two consecutive years in 2005-2006.
