Mehmet Özdil was born in 1968 in the Şile district of Istanbul. He is the father of two children.
Özdil began his career in business in 1986 and founded ÖZDİL Modern Yapılar Architecture, Engineering, Industry, and Trade Ltd. in 2006. He has been active in the trade and construction sectors for many years and most recently operated a BEKO dealership in Ümraniye.
Elected President of the Ümraniye Chamber of Tradespeople and Artisans in 2014, Mehmet Özdil has been working to resolve the issues faced by tradespeople and artisans, protect their rights, and expand their commercial opportunities.
During his tenure, Özdil also served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Istanbul Union of Chambers of Tradesmen and Artisans (İSTESOB); while that term has ended, he continues to serve as President of the Ümraniye Chamber of Tradesmen and Artisans.
Mehmet Özdil is the Founding President of the International Artisans’ Union (UEB), established to foster economic and commercial cooperation among artisans, merchants, producers, industrialists, and entrepreneurs at the national and international levels.
Under the umbrella of the International Tradesmen’s Union—which was authorized to be established under Law No. 3335 and by Presidential Decree No. 9887 dated May 23, 2025—the organization is carrying out projects in areas such as the association carries out projects in areas such as collective purchasing, cooperatives, free e-commerce, exports, grants and incentives, international trade, and the creation of new markets.
In addition to his work in the fields of trade and civil society, Mehmet Özdil continues his activities in the construction sector; with his innovative, production- and export-focused approach, he continues his efforts to help small business owners and the business community secure a stronger foothold in national and international markets.
