Cemalettin Akgul
Chairman
Maestro Global
Cemalettin Akgul is the founder and chairman of Maestro Global in Turkey. He is also a Founding member and Chairman of Maestro Global Real Estate and Technology. With over 30 years of business experience, he oversees the company's diverse business and product lines, which range from real estate investments to the technology sector.Prior to establishing these two companies, he served as an executive member of the board of directors of Astay Group (the founder of Four Seasons Hotels in Turkey), where he was responsible for sales and marketing. Astay Group is a holding company based in Turkey with diverse business interests ranging from textiles to real estate development. Mr. Akgul was instrumental in the development and sale of a luxury residential project in Istanbul, OnaltiDokuz, during his tenure at Astay Group.Additionally, he oversaw the pre-development phases of the Four Seasons Bodrum and Residences in Istanbul for the group. Mr. Akgul was in charge of the $1.2 billion Four Seasons Bodrum project's international sales and marketing and investor relations.Mr. Akgul previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Reysas Holding, where he oversaw a diverse portfolio of business lines ranging from recycling and energy to commercial production. Additionally, Mr. Akgul ran a clothing design and distribution business with offices in New York and Istanbul.He is a member of the DEIK's Executive Board for the Turkish-Australian, Turkish-Tanzania,Turkish-Qatar and Turkish-Saudi Arabia Business Councils to organize and manage the Turkish Business People’s relations with the regions.He is also a member of the Executive Committee of GIGDER (Real Estate International Promotion Association), where he serves as the chair of the international real estate and lobbying committees. Mr. Akgul is an angel investor in a number of technology start-ups and venture capital funds globally, as well as a board member of ISIM Technology Platform, which operates in four verticals: safe and smart cities, zone security, intelligent transportation, and Industry 4.0. It has been reported that their proprietary software is in use such as Istanbul Grand Airport, Qatar Tala'a Safe & Smart City Projects, and the General Directorate of Highways Intelligent Transportation in Istanbul.He is the co-founder of Golden Way Real Estate Investment Fund, which invests exclusively in government-guaranteed real estate ventures with tax management and exit strategies utilizing a team of highly skilled global experts.Mr. Akgul holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from Istanbul University, an MBA from Beykent University, and is currently enrolled at Ankara University as a PhD candidate in Real Estate Development and Management.
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Established in 1999, Green Hand is a Lebanese non-governmental organization committed to protecting nature, preserving cultural heritage, and promoting sustainable economic development and resilient livelihoods.
With a steadfast belief in the power of community-driven change, Green Hand has spent over two decades championing environmental conservation, safeguarding Lebanon’s rich cultural traditions, and empowering local populations through innovative economic models. From restoring natural ecosystems to reviving traditional crafts and supporting farmers, artisans, and small producers, our work places people and nature at the heart of development.
In our continuous effort to create a real, inclusive, and sustainable transformation, Green Hand launched its flagship initiative — the Authentic Aley Strategic Framework — a model program designed to serve as a national prototype for a developed Lebanon.
This elite strategic framework operates through three interconnected pillars:
Environment: Preserving ecosystems, promoting green infrastructure, and ensuring responsible natural resource use.
Culture & Heritage: Protecting Lebanon’s cultural identity by revitalizing traditional knowledge, crafts, and intercommunal ties.
Economy: Fostering a circular and local economy by supporting value chains, dignified income generation, and community-based enterprises.
The Aley District was selected as a pilot region not only for its natural and cultural richness but also for its social diversity and potential to model unity, resilience, and innovation in development. Through partnerships with municipalities, international organizations, and civil society, the Authentic Aley Framework has become a leading example of how local action can inspire national change.
Our vision is bold yet grounded: to build a Lebanon where communities thrive in harmony with their environment, their history, and each other.
A Lebanon where the future is rooted in the authenticity of its land and people.