TSCC - Key Persons

Douglas Jaap

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Legal Advisor to the Turkish Scottish Chamber of Commerce
  • Legal Affairs
  • Writer
Douglas JAAP is a Writer to the Signet and Solicitor Advocate. DWJ Law has offices in Glasgow. Falkirk and clients throughout the UK. Douglas is Legal advisor to the Turkish Scottish Chamber Of Commerce.

Jim Galloway

Job Titles:
  • General Secretary
  • Member of the Board of Directors
Until recently, Jim worked in economic development for over 32 years. He provided leadership at senior management level in The City of Edinburgh Council and has an excellent understanding of Scotland's civic, business and political landscape. Close

Leonard Thomson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Vice - President of the Board of Directors

Okan Aksahin

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Treasurer of the Board of Directors
Okan was born in Turkey and lives in Scotland. He has been importing and exporting between Turkey, China and Scotland for many years. He believes that international business development is a vital element in creation of wealth and prosperity of nations. Close

Şahin Vahap Firat

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors
Şahin Vahap Firat was born in Turkey. He is a successful businessman with connections both in Turkey and Scotland. The Scottish connections have been going on for over many years. He believes in a strong business link between Turkey and Scotland. He sees Turkey as the largest consumer market in Europe with one of the highest business and economic growth rates in the world.

Şahin Vahap Fırat - Founder, President

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • President