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Born in 1967 in Afyonkarahisar, Hüsnü Serteser completed his primary and secondary education in his hometown before graduating from Afyon High School in 1984. He went on to pursue his degree in Civil Engineering at the prestigious Istanbul Technical University, graduating in 1989.

Following his military service, Mr. Serteser returned to his entrepreneurial roots, establishing, and managing his own businesses. In 1991, he took a significant step in fostering regional business development by founding the Afyonkarahisar Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association (AFSİAD). As the Founding President, he led the organization for four years, helping to shape the growth and success of industrialists and entrepreneurs in the region.

During his tenure as Chairman of the Board of Directors of AFSİAD, Hüsnü Serteser was elected as a Board Member of the Federation of Western Anatolian Industrialists' and Businessmen's Associations (BASİFED), which is affiliated with the Turkish Enterprise and Business Confederation (TÜRKONFED), in 2006.

He continued to serve in this capacity for two years. In February 2009, he was elected as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Afyonkarahisar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, while also completing his third term as President of AFSİAD from 2006 to 2009. From 2009 to 2013, he served as the Chairman of the Economic Policy Commission at TOBB and as a member of the Supervisory Board of KOBİ A.Ş.

His leadership during this time was marked by impactful decisions that influenced both regional and national policies. In 2013, Serteser was re-elected as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afyonkarahisar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a position he held for a second term. He also served as the Vice President of the Council of Chambers of Commerce and Industry within the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye from 2013 to 2018.

Known for his ability to foster collaboration and unity, Serteser was re-elected for a third consecutive term as Chairman of the Board of Directors of ATSO on April 5, 2018. This marked a new chapter in his long-standing commitment to strengthening the region’s economy and business community.

At the 74th General Assembly of TOBB in 2018, Serteser earned further recognition, being appointed to the TOBB Strategy Development High Board and elected as a member of both the Council of Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the General Assembly of KOSGEB. In 2021, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Afyonkarahisar Central 2nd Organized Industrial Zone.

The culmination of his leadership came in October 2022, when he made history by being re-elected for a fourth consecutive term as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afyonkarahisar Chamber of Commerce and Industry during the Afyonkarahisar Chamber of Commerce and Industry Organs and Boards Election. Continuing his influential role in TOBB, at the 2023 General Assembly, Serteser was elected to the General Administrative Board of TOBB, reinforcing his position as a key figure in shaping the future of the Turkish business community.

At the General Assembly of the Organized Industrial Zones Supreme Organization (OSBÜK), Serteser was elected as a High Coordination Member, further solidifying his influence in the industrial sector. He also took on a significant role at the General Assembly of GTİ, a prominent subsidiary of TOBB, where he was elected as a Board Member.

In 2013, Serteser became a member of the Board of Directors of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Türkiye, a position he was re-elected to in 2018, continuing his active involvement in international trade and commerce. Serteser also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the European Union Business Development Center (ABİGEM), where he plays an instrumental role in fostering business growth and collaboration within the EU. Alongside his professional commitments, he has been deeply involved in various social responsibility initiatives.

In 2015, Serteser became the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Afyon Education Foundation, a position he was re-elected to in 2018 and again in 2022, demonstrating his long-standing commitment to the education sector and the community. As a successful entrepreneur in the construction industry, Serteser remains active in multiple sectors. He also led the merger of the Association of Journalists and the Journalists Solidarity Association in Afyonkarahisar, and now serves on the Board of Directors of the re-established Afyon Journalists Association, furthering his contributions to the local media and community.

Serteser is married and has two sons.