Şadan Kaptanoğlu

Dr. Şadan Kaptanoğlu serves as Chairperson of the Board of TURMEPA/ Turkish Marine Environment Protection Association, leading the organization's efforts in marine conservation, pollution prevention, environmental education, and sustainability. Under her leadership, TURMEPA continues to advance impactful projects, including Zero Waste Blue, combining scientific research, environmental awareness, and collaboration to protect marine ecosystems and address climate challenges.

She also serves as Vice President of INTERMEPA, strengthening international cooperation in marine environmental protection, and as a member of Türkiye’s Presidential Local Government and Disaster Policy Board. A distinguished leader in the global maritime industry, Dr. Kaptanoğlu is the CEO of Kaptanoğlu Group Companies and Past President of BIMCO, where she made history as the organization’s first woman President. Through her leadership, she continues to champion ocean conservation, climate action, and sustainable maritime practices.