Fatih Karahan

Fatih Karahan (born 1982) is a Turkish economist who has served as Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey since 3 February 2024. In addition, Karahan’s research focused on the role of geographic mismatch in unemployment during the Great Recession (2008-2012), the persistence of income shocks over the life cycle, and the effect of skill returns on college premium. Prior to his appointment to the Central Bank, Karahan was reportedly considered for a deputy ministerial position under Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek.

In March 2025, Fatih Karahan was honored with the Foreign Policy Association Medal in recognition of the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye’s efforts to enhance relations with international institutions and global central banks as well as to increase public awareness.

Personal life Karahan is the nephew of career diplomat Hasan Murat Mercan, the Turkish Ambassador to the United States. Karahan has two children.