# New Era at PANELDER: Board of Directors Elected at the 6th Ordinary General Assembly

> A new three-year term begins in the roofing, façade, and insulation sector; Cavidan Karaca becomes the only female board member

Published: 2026-03-04T11:56:00+00:00
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The **6th Ordinary General Assembly of PANELDER**, an association dedicated to advancing Türkiye’s **roofing, façade, and insulation sector**, was held on **February 27, 2026**. During the meeting, the association elected its new **Board of Directors**, which will serve for the next **three-year term**.

Following the elections, the newly formed board held an internal meeting and **re-elected Celalettin Hakan Katırcı as Chairman**.

### Strengthening Sectoral Representation in the New Term

In his address during the meeting, Katırcı emphasized that the previous term focused on **increasing membership and strengthening engagement with public institutions**. He stated that the association aims to **expand its sectoral influence** in the coming period.

**General Secretary Yusuf Güven** also delivered a presentation reviewing the association’s activities over the past **three years** and provided information on planned amendments to the association’s bylaws.

### Female Representation on the Board: Cavidan Karaca

**Cavidan Karaca**, representing **Kimteks A.Ş.**, became the **only female member of the new Board of Directors**.

Karaca, known for her **senior management experience in the chemical and industrial sectors**, is expected to contribute to PANELDER’s strategic initiatives, particularly in **insulation, panel technologies, and the broader construction materials ecosystem**. Her appointment is also seen as a notable step for **female representation within the sector**.

### PANELDER 6th Term Board of Directors

- **Celalettin Hakan Katırcı – Chairman** (Mekpan Panel A.Ş.)

- **Özhan Olcay – Vice Chairman** (Aluform Pekintaş A.Ş.)

- **Cüneyt Boydaş – Vice Chairman** (Panelsan A.Ş.)

- **Turgay Yüksel – Treasurer** (Teknopanel A.Ş.)

- **İhsan Tolga Akar – Board Member** (Assan Panel A.Ş.)

- **Cavidan Karaca – Board Member** (Kimteks A.Ş.)

- **Erdal Bozok – Board Member** (İzocam A.Ş.)

- **İnanç Gerçek – Board Member** (Davut Panel A.Ş.)

- **Yusuf Güven – Board Member** (PANELDER)

In the new term, **PANELDER** is expected to continue its efforts to **strengthen industry standards and enhance cooperation between the public and private sectors** within the roofing, façade, and insulation industry.