Mr. Akalin is one of the pioneers of renewable energy in Turkey. He worked in textile, glass, food and energy sectors in executive positions.
He was the Board Member of Best Company, the leader transformer manufacturing company of Turkey. (www.besttrafo.com.tr).
He headed Turkish Wind Energy Association for more than 8 years.
He is the Board Member of several Non-Governmental Associations such as HESIAD (Hydro), TESAB (Electricity), ELDER (Electricity) and EURELECTRIC Turkish Committee and member of TÜSIAD (Businessmen Association)Energy Commission, IHA (International Hydropower Association), etc.
He holds two master degrees; systems engineering from United Nations AIT and industrial engineering from Aegean University.
He completed his Phd study in Industrial Engineering, Aegean University.