President & Chief Executive
Institutional mandate, government relations in both countries and accountability for verified impact.
Appointment in progress — biography published on confirmation.
Why USTEDC exists
Companies receive support — but still cannot complete transactions
The bilateral relationship is well served by introductions and information, and underserved by execution. USTEDC exists to close that final gap.
The execution gap
Support today ends where transactions begin
What companies receive today
- Introductions and referrals
- Market reports and research
- Trade missions and delegations
- Networking and event access
Support ends before pricing, compliance, financing, negotiation and implementation — exactly where transactions fail.
What USTEDC delivers
- Market readiness assessment
- Buyer and distributor development
- Investment and site-selection support
- Financing and capital readiness
- Sanctions, customs and compliance review
- Negotiation and transaction coordination
- Implementation and localization
- Verified, measurable outcomes
One accountable platform from readiness through verified economic outcome.
Leadership & advisory
Named accountability for every function
USTEDC is structured around a small executive team and an independent bilateral advisory council. Appointments are announced as each mandate is formalized.
Managing Director, Trade & Exports
Market entry, buyer and distributor development, pricing and total-landed-cost analysis.
Appointment in progress — biography published on confirmation.
Managing Director, Investment & Manufacturing
Site selection, incentives, facility development and supplier localization.
Appointment in progress — biography published on confirmation.
Managing Director, Capital & Transactions
Capital readiness, investor targeting, M&A and joint-venture coordination.
Appointment in progress — biography published on confirmation.
Director, Compliance & Legal Affairs
Sanctions and export-control screening, anti-corruption review and licensed-partner oversight.
Appointment in progress — biography published on confirmation.
Director, Economic Measurement
Attribution controls, anti-double-counting rules and independent impact verification.
Appointment in progress — biography published on confirmation.
Independent Advisory Council
- Former senior trade officials from both countries
- Industrial and manufacturing executives
- Institutional investors and development-finance specialists
- Academic economists and trade researchers
- Compliance, legal and export-control counsel
Governance & accountability
Governed as a permanent institution
USTEDC must be trusted by governments, companies, investors and professional partners in both countries.
Independent Advisory Council
Senior bilateral advisors providing independent oversight, strategic review and institutional accountability.
Compliance Framework
Sanctions, export controls, anti-corruption screening and restricted-transaction review in both jurisdictions.
Financial Oversight
Recurring revenue funds fixed costs, six-to-twelve month reserves, audited statements and quarterly reconciliation.
Transaction Governance
Documented scope, fees, third-party responsibilities, confidentiality, success triggers and termination rights.
Performance Measurement
Attribution controls, anti-double-counting rules and independently verifiable impact reporting.
Success standard: judged not by staff size, events or publicity, but by independently verifiable trade, investment, jobs, completed transactions and member outcomes.
Institutional ecosystem
Coordinating, not competing
Türkiye
- Ministry of Trade
- Invest in Türkiye
- DEİK
- TOBB
- TİM
United States
- U.S. Department of Commerce
- SelectUSA
- State economic development agencies
Knowledge & industry
- Universities and research institutions
- Private sector and industry associations