Cengiz Karakaş

Former naval officer with 16 years of service in the Turkish Navy, including 11 years in submarine assignments as branch officer, division head, and commanding officer. Completed advanced military education at the Naval War College and the Turkish Joint Command and Staff College, and subsequently served at The Turkish Submarine Fleet Command Headquarters as a Submarine Planning and Operations Officer. Holds a Master’s degree in Management and Organization, and a Master’s degree in Management of National and International Security Strategies and Leadership from the Turkish Naval War College.