Nazan AKINCI

Nazan Akinci is a mechanical engineer with over a decade of professional experience in plastic injection molding. She began her career in production and quality management, leveraging her engineering and management experience across diverse sectors to establish AKKA Mold Injection, which she founded in 2012.

The company specializes in the production of high-precision parts from engineering plastics for the automotive industry. The company's integrated design, molding, R&D, and mass production capabilities enable the delivery of sustainable and innovative solutions to domestic and international clientele.

Under Nazan Akinci's leadership, the company has firmly established quality management systems and distinguished itself in the areas of digitalization, sustainable production, and social responsibility. She collaborates with many non-governmental organizations on women's entrepreneurship, gender equality and the representation of young women in industry, and actively participates in mentoring programs.

In recognition of her professional achievements, Akinci was honored with the "Woman Entrepreneur of the Year" award by KOSGEB in 2015 and the "Successful Woman in Business Life" award by BUIKAD. She has been nominated for the European Commission's Women Innovators Award and international entrepreneurship programs, and she stands out with her holistic leadership approach that combines engineering knowledge with social impact.