We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Mete Meleksoy RC ’84, who died unexpectedly on November 12, 2025. A respected leader in Turkey’s education and civil society sectors, Mete touched countless lives through his commitment to opportunity, integrity, and service.
After graduating from Robert College, Mete studied Political Science at Boğaziçi University and later completed his master’s degree at Marmara University’s Institute of European Union Studies. His career spanned both the public and private sectors, including roles in the European Commission’s Brussels and Ankara offices, investment banking, and international relations.
From 2006 to 2013, Mete served as the Secretary General of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO). In 2014, he became the General Manager of the Turkish Education Volunteers Foundation (TEGV), where he led transformative programs aimed at expanding educational opportunities for children across Turkey. During his tenure, he strengthened the organization’s institutional capacity, broadened its volunteer network, and championed the principle of equal access to quality education.
Colleagues and friends remember Mete as a warm, thoughtful, and visionary leader—a person who approached every interaction with sincerity, humility, and purpose. His dedication to public good, his deep belief in the power of education, and his generous spirit left an enduring impact on all who worked with him.
Mete Meleksoy will be remembered for his kindness, his steady leadership, and his unwavering commitment to children’s education.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the entire Robert College community.
He will be profoundly missed.
