Okyay KAFTANCIOGLU
Chairman of the Board of Directors, TMC EU
For many years, I have been working at the intersection of education, sports, and professional development. My particular focus is supporting young adults and professionals on their personal and professional journeys. After graduating from the Sports Faculty of Marmara University with a degree in Sports Pedagogy, I continued my education at the German Sport University Cologne. There, I was able to experience firsthand both the discipline of sports and the transformative power of education.
Over the course of my career, I worked as a youth soccer coach and as a school educator, taking an active role in supporting children and young people. After an intensive preparation period of around two years, I finally laid the foundation for the projects I now carry out under the umbrella of TMC EU.
At TMC EU, I primarily support young adults in their career orientation and advise them on educational and employment opportunities in Germany. I also advise healthcare professionals on application and career processes abroad.
My professional work is based on two central principles: putting people first and empowering future generations through sound education. For me, true success means not only acquiring knowledge and skills, but also conveying trust, appreciation, and a sense of support.