Biography

DR. ZEYNEL ABIDIN ERDEM
Honorary Consul of Spain – Marmara Region

He was born on February 15, 1944 in Savur, Turkey.

After his graduation from Yıldız University Faculty of Chemistry in 1970, he successfully completed the Ph.D. program at Istanbul University Faculty of Management.

He worked as an assistant in the Chair of Industrial Inorganic Chemistry between 1973-1976.

He was the President of Istanbul Chamber of Chemical Engineers between 1972-1974 and the President of Kimsan Labor Union in 1973.

He was the founder of MDP (National Democratic Party) Istanbul City Organization in 1983. Dr. Erdem began his business life in 1965.

At present he is the President of the Board of Directors of

Erdem Holding Inc.,
Gen-Pa General Marketing Inc.,
Ertel Erdem Telecommunications Inc.,
Erdem Computer Inc.,
Erdem Petrol Ltd.Co.,
ERMEKS-ER Distribution and Foreign Trade Co.( Free Zone )
Erdem Insurance Co.,
Erdem Golf and Tourism Investments Co.,
AGDAŞ Natural Gas Distribution Co.
ERDEM Education, Culture and Social Help Pious Foundation;

is established to contribute to environment, economical, social and cultural developments. Supporting services supplied by government, inaugurating schools that provide education in Turkish and foreign language, protecting historical places and foundations developing and protecting green areas are among services and aims of the foundation.

MEMBERSHIPS

Dr. Erdem is

DEIK –Member of the Board of the World Turkish Business Council
Bahçeşehir University American Studies Center Global Advisory Board -Chairman
Honorary Consul of Spain, Marmara Region,
DEIK- Foreign Economic Relations Board and Executive Board Member,
DEIK – Turkish Spanish Business Council – Chairman,
Honorary Consul of Sudan Republic, Istanbul,
TABA AmCham – Honorary President,
DEIK – Turkish French Business Council – Executive Board Member,
The General Secretary of Turgut Özal Research Foundation for Intellectual Idea Development,
Türk Kalp Vakfı – Board Member,
Member of Istanbul Chemistry Foundation of Turkey.

Dr. Erdem continues his SOCIAL SERVICES through

his presidency at MAREV – Association of Businessmen of Mardin, and
as Former Chairman and Member of the Association of Yüzyıl Işıl High Schools.
Dr. Erdem is a member of the Global Advisory Board of the George Washington University.
On 29 June 2000 Dr.Erdem is honored by the President of Sudan Republic H.E. Omar Hassan Al Bashir with "a LEGION OF HONOR " at the State Ceremony.
Dr. Zeynel Abidin ERDEM, as the chairman of DEIK - Foreign Economic Relations Board - Turkish Spanish Business Council since 1996 is bestowed

by His Majesty King Juan Carlos I
"Commander of the Order of the Spanish Civil Merit "
on 13 December 2002
On 2 May 2006, the Presidency Counsel of Turkish Parliament has awarded Dr. Zeynel Abidin Erdem with the "Superior Service Award Medal and Title of Privilege" of the Turkish Parliament for his superior servings to Turkish Republic and Nation both in the national and international level, for his contribution to the promotion of Turkey, and for his worthwhile services for the prosperity, education, wellness and social development of the Nation
Dr. Erdem is closely affiliated with sports, especially with golf. He is an active member of the Board of Directors of Federation of Golf and the Board of Directors of Federation Sailing.
Dr. Erdem is married, and has two children.
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