Dr. Emre Ilicali is the Managing Partner of Altensis, a Türkiye-based sustainability consulting and engineering firm, and President of the Turkish Green Building Council (ÇEDBİK). His work spans green building certification, energy efficiency, sustainable urban regeneration and carbon management, combining engineering expertise with practical experience in construction and real estate. In addition to his work at Altensis and the Turkish Green Building Council, he also holds the titles of  Partner and Board Member at Zebra Electronics and Financial Director at BESENVE.

Since co-founding Altensis in 2008, Emre has helped advance the adoption of green building practices in Türkiye through consultancy, engineering and project management services. His career includes work on infrastructure and real estate projects in both the United States and Türkiye, giving him firsthand experience with the decisions that shape building design, construction and performance. His project experience spans Türkiye, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Central and South Asia.

Emre is a LEED AP and LEED Fellow, and holds credentials as a BREEAM International Assessor, IFC EDGE Auditor and Project Management Professional. He is also a licensed real estate appraiser, bringing a perspective that connects environmental performance with property investment and value.

He holds a degree in civil engineering from Boğaziçi University, a master’s degree in engineering and project management from the University of New Orleans, and a doctorate from Istanbul Technical University’s Faculty of Architecture. Alongside his consulting work, he has taught at Boğaziçi and Bahceshir universities and published scientific articles on green buildings, energy efficiency and project management.

As a GNFZ Advisor, Emre will support the organization’s efforts to accelerate net-zero adoption in Türkiye, drawing on his experience in green building implementation, professional education and industry leadership to engage partners and help translate sustainability goals into measurable building performance.