ŞENKAL ATASAGUN

Graduated from Galatasaray High School and Grenoble University (France) Faculty of Political Sciences, Şenkal Atasagun started his career at National Intelligence Organization in 1967, after completing his military service as reserve officer. Fluent in French and English and an expert in counter-intelligence, Atasagun served in various positions and levels at Intelligence and Operations Directorates. He also served as Deputy Regional Director of Istanbul, Belgium/Brussels Representative, Regional Director of Ankara, and Director of Operations. In 1997 Atasagun was assigned to foreign duty in London. He was assigned as MIT Undersecretary in 1998, and retired from this position in 2005.