Cansu Açık, a Board Member and International Relations and Foreign Trade Director at Seza Çimento, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the New York Chapter of NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners), one of the leading women’s business organizations in the United States. With this role, Açık has gained the opportunity to globally represent women entrepreneurship.
Emphasizing the need for women to take on more leadership roles in business and to support each other more strongly, Cansu Açık said, “NAWBO creates a platform where women entrepreneurs can connect, share knowledge, and grow together, bringing this vision to life.”
Cansu Açık, known for being a key exporter in the Turkish cement sector, played a crucial role in Seza Çimento’s first export, laying the foundation for the company’s international success. She has also started to take on significant international representation in the field of civil society. By joining NAWBO’s New York Chapter, Cansu Açık aims to strengthen cooperation and solidarity among women entrepreneurs. NAWBO, which has been advocating for women entrepreneurs and representing women-owned businesses across the country since 1975, is an organization with over 12 million members.
Sharing her feelings about her role at NAWBO, Cansu Açık stated: “I am well aware of the challenges women face in growing and scaling their businesses. At the same time, I believe that more women should take on leadership roles in business and support each other more. NAWBO makes this vision a reality by providing a platform where women entrepreneurs can connect, learn, and grow together. It also offers a significant opportunity to develop leadership skills. As part of this dynamic community, I am excited to support women entrepreneurs, share knowledge with them, and continue to develop myself through this process.”
With over 50 years of activity, NAWBO advocates for the interests of women entrepreneurs across the United States. This membership-based organization, which includes more than 12 million women-owned businesses, aims to elevate women business owners to stronger positions in economic, social, and political fields.