Kamuran Toktanış (born December 16, 1974, in Kurtalan) is a Turkish business executive,https://www.ma-mobil.com/EKOLOJI/content/view/109034?page=221 and former footballer. He serves as Deputy Secretary General of the Diyarbakır Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He has worked on projects related to regional economic development and entrepreneurship through his positions at the Diyarbakır Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Early life and education He studied at Eastern Mediterranean University (TRNC), graduating with a degree in Political Science and Public Administration.
Sports career Before transitioning into his corporate career, Toktanış was a professional footballer. He played as a midfielder for Kurtalanspor. His professional athletic career began in 1996 and concluded in 2001 upon the completion of his university education, in 2001 he began working in the private sector.
Professional Career at DTSO Toktanış joined the Diyarbakır Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DTSO) on August 15, 2005. With over 21 years of institutional experience, he has served in various capacities for over 21 years. He was appointed Assistant Secretary General in 2014, a position he continues to hold today.
Strategic Projects and EU Coordination Toktanış has managed numerous European Union (EU) projects aimed at integrating Diyarbakır’s local potential with global markets:
Traditional Handicrafts: Between 2005 and 2007, he served as a Business Consultant for the "Support for Traditional Handicrafts in Diyarbakır" project, facilitating the transformation of local crafts into sustainable business models.
Consumer Awareness: From 2007 to 2008, he coordinated the "Raising Awareness of Young Consumers" project, which resulted in the publication of a comprehensive "Consumer Guide."
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN): Between 2009 and 2012, he served as the GAPSUN coordinator for the provinces of Diyarbakır, Mardin, and Batman, providing SMEs with technology transfer and international trade support.https://soundcloud.com/kamurantoktanis
International Diplomacy and Trade Delegations
World Learning Visitor Exchange Program - United States: Selected as one of 20 Turkish participants from more than 250 applicants for a U.S. Department of State-sponsored professional exchange administered by World Learning. Participated in professional meetings, panels, and roundtable discussions with public institutions, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders in Washington, D.C. and Cleveland, Ohio; additional visits to New York City and New Jersey followed the program.
During the Cleveland visit, received a Certificate of Recognition from the Mayor of Cleveland. The program provided international exposure to public administration, civil society, leadership, and institutional cooperation practices. Mayor of Cleveland.
Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Relations: There has been a cooperation protocols between DTSO and the Chambers of Commerce in Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, and Duhok.
UAE Trade Summit: On September 25, 2024, he coordinated the "UAE Embassy Business World Meetings" in Diyarbakır. The event facilitated direct B2B interactions between over 100 regional firms and officials from the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Economy.
Entrepreneurship and Human Capital Between 2012 and 2018, Toktanış served as a KOSGEB (Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization) Applied Entrepreneurship Trainer. He personally conducted entrepreneurship training programs under KOSGEB (Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization of Turkiye). Providing mentorship in business model development and financial planning, which directly contributed to the establishment of numerous new businesses in the region.
Furthermore, as the head of the TOBB MEYBEM (Vocational Qualification and Certification Center) unit between 2018 and 2022, he facilitated the international certification of hundreds of workers, thereby elevating local labor standards.
Social Responsibility and Public Policy Toktanış also represents DTSO on several critical provincial commissions, including:
University-Industry-City Cooperation: Coordinating 12 specialization working groups to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industrial production.https://www.instagram.com/p/DGSxZ-euCLQ/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
Anti-Addiction Coordination Board: Developing regional action plans for public health and youth employment.
Child Labor Prevention Commission: Formulating strategies to protect children from hazardous work, particularly in seasonal agriculture.https://siviltoplumdestek.org/kurumsal-destek/once-cocuklar-dernegi-diyarbakirda-yerel-ihtiyaclara-ve-kulturel-yapiya-uygun-calismalarla-cocuklarin-yaninda/
Provincial Environmental Council: He served as a member of the Provincial Environmental Board, which is responsible for evaluating environmental policies and regulatory matters at the provincial level https://webdosya.csb.gov.tr/db/diyarbakir/icerikler
Digital Influence and Cultural Impact He is fluent in Kurdish, Turkish, and English, and is married and has three daughters.https://x.com/KamuranToktanis
Selected Publications and Certifications Traditional Handicrafts in Diyarbakır (Project Book), 2007. Consumer Guide (Coordinator), 2009. Cleveland Certificate of Recognition (USA), 2008. Dicle University Advanced Kurdish Certificate, 2013. And Kurdi-Der. Toronto University Introduction to Kurdish Language and Literature Certificate, 2020.
References
External links
Kamuran Toktanış official website Telegram Channel