Ismail Acar is the Country Director of CIMPOR Ghana, bringing more than 17 years of international leadership experience in the cement, mining, glass and refractory industries. He is responsible for overall business performance, covering manufacturing, commercial operations, sales & marketing, finance, investments, HSE and operational excellence.
His career includes senior leadership roles in process industries across Türkiye, where he has led large-scale operations such as quarrying, raw material preparation, clinker and cement production, beneficiation & kilning, plant operations, as well as investment and planning in industrial projects.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, a master’s degree in chemical engineering and an MBA in Business Administration and Management and is currently pursuing a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering.
With a strong focus on operational efficiency, cost optimization and sustainable growth, he is passionate about developing high-performing teams and advancing lower-carbon cement solutions through innovation and process excellence.