From The President

NEW PERIOD, NEW PROJECTS

Dear Members,

AYSAD – Turkish Footwear Industry Suppliers Association is a pioneering non-governmental organization that was founded in 1988, has achieved countless successes and firsts in its 33-year history, and added value to the sector and its country. As AYSAD's 10th term Board of Directors, we started to work to raise the service flag, which we took over with the general assembly, by saying "NEW PERIOD, NEW PROJECTS" with enthusiasm and determination.

Undoubtedly, our primary goal is to contribute to the economy of our members and our country. However, with the thought that the way to do this should start with activities that will increase the belonging of our members to our association and enable them to socialize with each other, we will work so that our members can meet under this roof and come together in a sense of solidarity and brotherhood. By developing our AYSAF- Footwear Materials, Components, Leather and Technologies Fair, where we show our strength in the international arena; I believe that we will announce our potential to the whole world with bigger goals.

We are also aware that in a process where the world is at the age of a new economy, the awareness of our sector and our members has been raised, and that we need to prepare for the future by reading the risks and opportunities well. We have full confidence that we will carry our traditional sector to an important place in the new economy by speeding up our information activities in this regard. With the awareness of our responsibility and sensitivity towards all components of our industry, we will continue to work with my fellow board members.

As the President of AYSAD, I fully believe that we will achieve all our goals with unity and solidarity. Love and respect…

Sait Vakkas SALICI

 Chairman of the Board