Born in 1962, and graduated from Saint-Michel French High School and Boğaziçi University, Muzaffer Akpınar is married with two children. His professional career commenced as the founder shareholder of Penta Textile in 1986 and he undertook the post of CEO of KVK Mobil Telefon Hizmetleri A.Ş. in 1993. Later, he served as the CEO of MV Holding A.Ş. and took active role in creation of Fintur Holding BV. Mr. Akpınar served as the General Manager of Turkcell from January 1st 2002 to July 2006. He carries on his activities as an entrepreneur and investor in the fields of renewable energy, technology, chemicals and construction.