Turkey

Turkey forms a geographical, cultural and economic bridge between Europe and Asia, which gives it a strategically important location. The landscape is diverse, ranging from the Mediterranean and Black Sea coasts to mountain ranges and plateaus. Turkey has a dynamic economy with strong industrial and service sectors. Particularly noteworthy are the textile and automotive industries, mechanical engineering, household electrics and, of course, tourism. The young and growing population is driving consumption and the economy. Turkey offers German companies access to new markets in Central Asia, the Middle East and especially in Africa. The growing middle class and the emerging economy offer numerous opportunities for investment and business development.

Wolfgang Wanja is the Turkish partner of Marktmonitor ApS. Based in Istanbul for 40 years, he has a broad network of contacts to institutions, authorities, companies and industries. In addition to his native German, he is fluent in English and Turkish. Since 1999 he has been managing partner of the consulting company GLS Global Logistics Consulting. Wolfgang Wanja has represented the Bundesverband der Mittelständischen Wirtschaft (BVMW) in Turkey since 2009 and represents the specific interests of German association members locally. At the same time, he has been the official partner of the federal state of Lower Saxony in Turkey since 2009 and also represents the interests of S Country Desk, an organization of the Deutsche Sparkassen.