Ahmet Demir, born in Istanbul in 1969, graduated from the Fisher College of Business at Ohio State University with a degree in Finance and International Business. His career began in 1985, trading in the Grand Bazaar. After completing his university education, he served as Manager at BEM Dış Ticaret AŞ from 1997 to 2000 and as Director at Ukraine-based Euro Trade from 2000 to 2005.

Joining Eksim Holding in 2000, Demir has held several key positions, including General Manager of Eksun Gıda until 2013, Chairman of the Board of Dicle Elektrik Dağıtım from 2013 to 2017, and Chairman of the Board of Dicle Elektrik Perakende Satış from 2017 to 2020. Since 2020, Demir has been serving as the President of the Food Group at Eksim Holding, overseeing brands such as Sinangil, Eksun, and Aslı.