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Turkey Names Revenue Chief Bekir Bayrakdar Deputy Minister

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October 15, 2026 · Based on reporting by Ekonomim, Bloomberg HT, Dünya

The Revenue Administration chief was appointed to the Treasury and Finance Ministry post in decisions published in Turkey’s Official Gazette.

Key takeaways

  • Bekir Bayrakdar was appointed deputy minister of Turkey’s Treasury and Finance Ministry.
  • The decisions also appointed Can Atilla to lead the State Opera and Ballet General Directorate.

Bekir Bayrakdar, head of Turkey’s Revenue Administration, was appointed deputy minister of the Treasury and Finance Ministry, according to decisions published in the Official Gazette on October 15.

Bayrakdar has led the Revenue Administration since 2019. He has also served on the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey’s Audit Board since May 1, 2023.

The decisions named Can Atilla head of the State Opera and Ballet General Directorate, appointed Pervin Oymak to a deputy director general role at the Culture and Tourism Ministry, and named Cüneyt Epcim director general of personnel at the Defense Ministry.

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Bekir BayrakdarTurkey Treasury and Finance Ministry

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