Kerem Bürsin

Kerem Bürsin is a Turkish businessman, politician, and former mayor of Istanbul. He was born in 1966 in Istanbul, Turkey. Bürsin graduated from Istanbul University and later earned a master's degree in business administration from the University of Pennsylvania. He worked as a banker before entering politics. Bürsin served as the mayor of Istanbul from 1994 to 1998 and again from 2004 to 2009. He is known for his efforts to modernize Istanbul's infrastructure and economy. Bürsin has also been involved in various business ventures, including real estate and energy. He is a prominent figure in Turkish politics and has been a vocal advocate for the city's development.