Yusuf has been active in mining industry over 20 years. He received his bachelor degree from Mining Engineering Faculty at Istanbul Technical University

Yusuf has been active in mining industry over 20 years. He received his bachelor degree from Mining Engineering Faculty at Istanbul Technical University. He holds Master of Philosophy degree on Mineral Processing from Leeds University and an MBA on International Trade from Gazi University of Ankara.

Yusuf started his carrier as Surveyor at Istanbul brunch of an International Surveying Company. He worked in Chromium and Copper plants as engineer. He participated in many feasibility projects of domestic and overseas mines/deposits.

Yusuf’s carrier in marketing first commenced with borates. After 4 years as manager, he moved to a global base metal company (Inmet Mining) involving primarily marketing of copper, zinc, pyrite concentrates and gold doré.

He is member of many industrial organizations.