Calik Enerji Swiss
With our strong management team, competent employees and effective human resources policy, we successfully implement our plans and projects.
With our strong management team, competent employees and effective human resources policy, we successfully implement our plans and projects.
Chairman
Born in 1958 in Malatya, as a member of a prominent family operating in the textile business since the 1930s; Ahmet Çalık the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Çalık Holding, started his first personal business ventures in 1981. Currently, as one of the business leaders in both the Turkish and international markets with sustainable investments in 5 sectors including energy, construction, mining, textiles, and finance, Ahmet Çalık established Çalık Holding in 1997 to bring together all Group companies under a single roof. Focusing on projects that benefit society through his visionary investments, Ahmet Çalık is known for his integrity, reliability, strong financial assets; and long-term collaborations with international companies throughout his activities in diverse regions of the world. Ahmet Çalık has been honored with numerous awards and badges domestically and abroad, particularly including the Japanese Order of The Rising Sun, Gold Rays and Neck Ribbon, the Turkmenistan Order of Merit, Turkmenistan Mahtumkulu Award, Turkmenistan Gayrat Medal, USA Ellis Island Medal of Honor, Albania Knight of Flag Order, Republic of Turkey State Medal of Distinguished Service, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkish Republic State Medal of Distinguished Service, and the Turkish Grand National Assembly Distinguished Service Award. Honorary Consul to Bursa of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Ahmet Çalık has been bestowed upon honorary doctorate by Matsumoto University and Kindai University in Japan, the University of Tirana in Kazakhistan and Malatya Turgut Özal University in Turkey. Ahmet Çalık currently serves as the Board Chairman at Çalık Holding, Group Companies, and the Ahmet Çalık Foundation.
Board Member
Born in 1991 and after completing his university education, Mahmut Can Çalık started his career at Çalık Pamuk and worked as a Board Member at ALBtelecom between 2013-2022. He has been a Board Member at Çalık Denim since 2019 and is also the Chairman of Çalık Petrol, Çalık Pamuk, and Çalık Tarım companies. Besides being the Vice Chairman of Ahmet Çalık Foundation and a TÜSİAD member, as of 2023, Çalık is serving as a Çalık Holding Board Member, Chairman of Gap Pazarlama and Board Member of Lidya Madencilik, Kayserigaz and Bursagaz. He is married with 2 children.
Board Member
Mert Turgut Çalık completed a Foundation Business Course at Bellerbys College in 2015 and graduated from University of Westminster in the Department of Marketing Management in 2019, in London. He commenced his professional career in 2012, working for Çalık Denim in the Finance Department and in 2019 he became a Board Member at the same company. Serving as the Board Member of both BKT Albania and BKT Kosovo, and being the Chairman of CLK, Mert Turgut Çalık is also a Board Member of the Ahmet Çalık Foundation.
Board Member
Naci Can is Deputy General Manager – International Funding & Investments at Calik Enerji and Board Member of Calik Enerji Swiss and Jasper Trading in Poland as well as Executive Manager of Calik Enerji Japan. Naci has many years of experience in developing, structuring and executing complex and large-scale projects in the energy and infrastructure sector in the EMEA and CIS regions, with a focus on decarbonization. He leads teams that are responsible for structuring and arranging financing for EPC-F projects, M&A, assessing feasibility, ensuring bankable development, and securing project financing for renewable energy and technology investments. Additionally, he is responsible for managing working capital optimization and guarantee facilities for EPC projects through various international funding sources and partnerships. Prior to Calik Enerji, Naci was a Senior Commercial Finance Staff Manager at GE Gas Power for the EMEA region, where he facilitated the financing of more than 10 GW of high efficiency gas-fired power plant and renewable energy projects. Prior to GE, he held various senior finance positions including BBVA-Garanti, UBS Investment Bank and Moody’s Investors Service. Naci holds a triple Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Economics and History & Policy from Carnegie Mellon University. Naci is deeply committed to creating value and making a positive impact in the energy transition, as well as delivering sustainable solutions for our customers, partners, and stakeholders.
Board Member
José Luis Aneas Fernandez is the Owner and Managing Director of T.R.A.M. GmbH since 2021. Previously, he served as a Partner and Member of the Board of Directors at Finova Partners AG from 2005 to 2020. His career includes significant roles such as Chief Accountant at TATA AG and CEO at Lunoptik AG. José Luis has a strong background in finance and accounting, having worked for Coopers & Lybrand AG, Finova Luzern AG, and Schweizerische Treuhandgesellschaft. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the International Tax Planning Association (I.T.P.A.) and the Latin American Chamber of Commerce in Switzerland (Latcam). He was also awarded at the Czech 100 Best Gala Evening in 2011.
