Hüseyin ŞAŞMAZ
Hüseyin ŞAŞMAZ
TİM Sectors Council Member
Vice Chairman of the Jewellery Exporters' Association
Hüseyin Şaşmaz was born on 10 May 1986 in the village of Yolağzı, located in the Midyat district of Mardin, Türkiye. After completing his primary and secondary education at the local village school, he continued his high school education in Istanbul and graduated from Başakşehir Anatolian High School.
Şaşmaz began his higher education by studying Public Administration and Political Science at Anadolu University before earning a bachelor's degree in Media and Communications from Istanbul University. Pursuing his academic development abroad, Hüseyin Şaşmaz completed the Economics at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia.
Hüseyin Şaşmaz began his professional career as a broker at a brokerage firm affiliated with the Istanbul Gold Exchange, where he worked between 2005 and 2009. Hüseyin Şaşmaz transitioned into the jewellery industry after building on his experience on finance, Since 2011, Hüseyin Şaşmaz has served as the General Manager of Azzuro, one of Türkiye's leading jewellery manufacturers. In this role, he has made significant contributions to representing the Turkish jewellery industry in both domestic and international markets.
In addition to his executive responsibilities, Hüseyin Şaşmaz serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Jewellery Exporters' Association, one of the sector's highest representative bodies. In this capacity, Hseyin Şaşmaz closely follows developments in the jewellery industry and actively contributes to projects and initiatives that help shape the sector's strategic policies.
Beyond his professional achievements, Hüseyin Şaşmaz is widely recognized for his commitment to social responsibility and vocational education. Reflecting this vision, Hüseyin Şaşmaz played a pioneering role in establishing the Jewellery Workshop at the Midyat Campus of Mardin Artuklu University. The workshop aims to preserve traditional craftsmanship, combine local artisanal expertise with contemporary design principles, and provide high-quality vocational training opportunities for young people in the region. More than simply a production facility, the workshop is envisioned as a center for cultural preservation, artistic creativity, and knowledge transfer.
With his extensive industry expertise, forward-looking vision, and strong commitment to education, Hüseyin Şaşmaz continues to make valuable contributions to the sustainable development of the jewellery industry at both the national and international levels.