Director & Head of Azad MICE
Şener Koban
- 25 yrs of deep-rooted experience in events industry
- Founded first factory in Türkiye (2004)
- 20+ years of business across sectors
About Shaan
At the heart of Azad Brothers is Shaan Agha, a visionary entrepreneur, strategist, and storyteller whose leadership continues to shape the group’s mission and identity. As the CEO and founding force behind Azad Brothers, Shaan combines academic rigor, cross-cultural fluency, and entrepreneurial courage in everything he does.
A graduate of the prestigious London School of Economics (LSE), Shaan began his business journey early. In 2004, he established his first textile and garment manufacturing unit in Türkiye—a small factory that laid the foundation for a lifelong connection with the country and its people.
Over the next two decades, Shaan expanded his ventures across sectors—from textiles to tourism, real estate to storytelling—always guided by a simple principle: solve real problems with real integrity.
Today, he leads a diversified group of companies across:
- Real estate and citizenship advisory
- Tourism and MICE
- Construction and renovation
- Health and wellness services
- Trade facilitation
- Media and film production
About Şener
Chenier Koban is the Director and Head of Azad MICE, the dedicated Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions arm of the Azad Brothers Group. With over 25 years of deep-rooted experience in the events industry, Chenier brings scale, precision, and sophistication to one of the group’s most dynamic departments.
Under Chenier’s leadership, Azad MICE has become a trusted partner for:
- Major pharmaceutical companies across Türkiye
- National and international exhibitions and expos
- Large-scale conferences hosting thousands of attendees
- Outbound corporate retreats, incentive trips, and school group travel
Known for his calm leadership and mastery of operations, Chenier is not just the head of the department—he is the face of Azad MICE, personally involved in everything from creative concept development to logistical execution and on-site coordination.
Azad MICE excels in:
- Conference and expo management in Turkey’s top venues
- Custom exhibition booth design and build-outs
- Incentive travel and reward programs for corporations
- Educational tours and school group travel with full academic and recreational support
- Seamless handling of vendors, permits, sponsorships, AV production, guest services, and logistics
Chenier is known for:
- His hands-on approach and personal relationships within the pharmaceutical and medical sectors
- Creating high-impact, high-touch events that blend creativity with operational discipline
- Ensuring every client—whether a multinational or a local school—feels fully supported and guided
- Having the institutional memory and foresight to prevent problems before they arise
Thanks to his leadership, Azad MICE has become a pillar of the Azad Group—serving clients across Türkiye and beyond, and setting new standards in B2B events, exhibitions, and group travel.