Summary
The CEO of Istanbul Airport, Selahattin Bilgen, manages the operations of Europe’s busiest airport. His workdays are long, often beginning early in the morning and ending late at night, as he oversees airport functions and handles various tasks.
Key Facts
- Istanbul Airport is Europe’s busiest airport based on daily flights.
- The airport serves over 80 million passengers each year.
- It offers direct flights to around 340 destinations worldwide.
- Selahattin Bilgen, the CEO, describes his life as "90 percent work."
- His typical workday begins around 7:30 a.m. and ends around 1 or 2 a.m.
- He emphasizes direct communication and has an open-door policy at work.
- The airport operates like a small city, with various departments, including a solar power plant.
- The CEO sometimes deals with unexpected requests, such as VIPs needing special assistance.
