Turgut Özal

Turgut Özal was a prominent Turkish politician and economist who served as Turkey’s Prime Minister from 1983 to 1989 and as President from 1989 until his death in 1993. He is credited with modernizing Turkey’s economy through liberalization, encouraging free markets, and attracting foreign investment. Özal also focused on improving relations with neighboring countries and promoting economic growth. His leadership marked a shift towards a more open and dynamic economy, laying the groundwork for Turkey's continued development. He is remembered as a key figure who helped transform Turkey’s economic landscape in the late 20th century.