Özer Matlı elected to lead Bursa’s business chamber

Özer Matlı has been elected president of BTSO, Bursa’s business chamber in Türkiye.

The election campaign drew strong divisions, including among local media supporting different candidates.

Bursa is a major production center, with industries ranging from cars and machinery to textiles and food.

Businesses there face rising costs, difficulties accessing finance, shortages of skilled workers and pressure to compete in export markets.

The new leadership is urged to help companies, including smaller businesses and suppliers, adopt technology and use energy more efficiently.

Better links between industry, schools and universities, as well as attention to transport and logistics, are also identified as priorities.

The next test is whether BTSO can bring different groups together and whether local media keep public attention on the city’s needs after the election.