Şişecam Appoints Can Yücel as New CEO

Can Yücel
Photo source
Can Yücel | Şişecam

Date: 5 May 2025

Şişecam has announced the appointment of Can Yücel as its new CEO, following a Board of Directors meeting held on April 30, 2025. Yücel succeeds Mustafa Görkem Elverici, who has stepped down from the role.

With an extensive background in banking, Yücel has held several senior positions at Türkiye İş Bankası, including Deputy CEO, and has served as a member of Şişecam's Board of Directors since January 2022. His professional journey began at İşbank's Inspection Board and evolved through key roles in corporate lending and project finance. In 2021, he was appointed Deputy CEO of İşbank and completed an executive program at Harvard Business School the same year.

Fluent in English, Yücel is married with one child. His appointment marks a strategic shift, positioning him to bring his deep financial expertise into the industrial sector. Şişecam shared the leadership change through a public disclosure on the Turkish Public Disclosure Platform (KAP).

600450 Şişecam Appoints Can Yücel as New CEO glassonweb.com

See more news about:

Others also read

Şişecam, the only global player operating across all core areas of glass, will participate in Glasstec 2026, one of the industry’s most important trade fairs, taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 20–23, 2026.
Şişecam showcased its advanced automotive glass solutions to industry professionals and international visitors at Auto Glass Week 2026, held in Texas, USA, from August 27 to 29 at the booth of its long-standing distributor, Mygrant Glass.
Annica Hagen has been appointed Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) and member of the Group Executive Committee, effective September 1, 2026.
During the event, Şişecam showcased its comprehensive portfolio of automotive replacement glass products and innovative technology solutions.
Sparklike is expanding its presence in North America with the establishment of Sparklike Inc., led by new President, North America, Kingston Eck.
Vitro Architectural Glass announced that longtime team member and veteran of the glass industry, Andre Kenstowicz, has been promoted to Director, International Sales and Vitro Certified® Network.

Add new comment

From industry

İçmeler Mah. D-100 Karayolu Cad. No:44A,
34947 Tuzla,/İstanbul
Turkey