DIRECTORS OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY SERVICE
BIOGRAPHIES

Ziya SELISIK (1900-1966)

He was born in 1900 in Kirsehir and graduated from the War College. After he served at various ranks in the Turkish Armed Forces, on August 25, 1938 he started to work at the Directorate of National Security Service (MAH). Having served at different positions in the organization, he was appointed as the Director of the Service during the period of June 3, 1960 - January 17, 1961 for the first time and during the period of August 29, 1964-July 13, 1965 for the second time.

Ziya SELISIK, who spoke French and German, retired on July 13, 1965 because of age limit and died in 1966.