Ruhsar Pekcan

Ruhsar Pekcan (born 1958) is a politician and electrical engineer who served as the Minister of Trade of Turkey between 2018 and 2021.

Professional career Pekcan started her professional career joining the development and investment bank . After working at different positions in several companies, she became a member of executive boards. In 2005, she co-founded an engineering company, which supplies pipelines for drinking water, irrigation, petroleum and natural gas. She was the managing director of the company. Some opposite politicians also asked to Ruhsar Pekcan about these claims. On 20 April 2021, the Ministry of Trade confirmed the purchases but stated the amounts was less. She was succeeded by AKP's parliamentary group chairman Mehmet Muş on 21 April 2021.

Private life Ruhsar Pekcan was born in Manisa, Turkey in 1958. She was educated in electrical engineering at Istanbul Technical University. Following her bachelor's degree, she obtained a master's degree from the same faculty.