Cem Altan is the President of International Apparel Federation (IAF) and one of the most successful manufacturer in Turkey for more than 30 years. With his knowledge and strong experience, he has been leading many projects and organizations for many years.

Cem Altan has a degree in Textile Engineering at Nottingham Trent University in UK. After his graduation in 1983, he has started working for retail groups. The years he spent in the UK helps to shape his point of view on the business world and then he has started his own business as foreign trading company selling Turkish garments to the UK and to international markets. At that time, he brought many firsts to Turkey and then he realized the need of manufacturing. So, he has established his garment manufacturing company Aycem Textiles in 1991.

Now, in Cem Altan’s second term as President of the International Apparel Federation (IAF) which has members from more than 40 countries, he continues his works to make the sector more sustainable and greener.

Cem Altan is also Vice Chair for Turkish Clothing Manufacturers Assosiation (TGSD) and Chair for Istanbul Apparel Exporters Assosiation (IHKIB) education trust. He has been head of Istanbul Fashion Week and Koza Young Designers Competition organised last 31 years.