A 1996 graduate of the Department of Industrial Engineering at Boğaziçi University, Halil Demirdağ began his professional career as an entrepreneur during his university studies, undertaking international trade activities in consumer goods. Following his graduation, he continued his career (1996-2006) as the founder and CEO of Everest Group, the family company.
In April 2009, Mr. Demirdağ established Smart Güneş Teknolojileri Energy Investment Company in Sofia to invest in solar energy projects and technologies. He subsequently led the realisation of numerous international solar energy investment projects and the establishment of international partnerships. In addition to its role as an investor and its turnkey installation services for solar power plant (SPP) projects, Smart Güneş Teknolojileri soon added domestic photovoltaic solar panel manufacturing to its activities in the solar energy sector.
This step brought the company’s innovative investments to international attention, and, through strategic partnerships, group offices were established in Türkiye in particular, as well as in Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, Germany, Switzerland and Ukraine. Mr. Demirdağ continues to serve as Chairman of the Board and has advanced proficiency in English and Bulgarian.
Mr. Demirdağ also served as Chairman of the GENSED Board of Directors during the 2019-2021 and 2021-2023 terms. Having served as Chairman of the GENSED Advisory Board in the 2023-2025 term, he assumed the Chairmanship of the Board of Directors from Tolga Murat Özdemir for the new term.