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2026 Multi-District 
Presidents-Elect Learning Seminar
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  • Agenda
    • 2026 PELS Agenda
  • Keynote Speakers
    • Plenary Keynote Speakers Overview
    • Joanne Rosa
    • Radhi Spear
    • RIDE Marty Peak Helman
    • RC Cindie Kish
    • Michael Sheldrick
  • 2026 PELS Leadership
    • 2026 PELS Chair Mary Shackleton
    • 2026 PELS Past Chair Cindie Kish
    • 2026 PELS Vice-Chair: Mary Ellen Ellwood
    • 2026 PELS Vice-Chair-Elect: Tim Genetti
    • District Governor Elect Bios
      • D7210 - Carrie Hernandez
      • D7230 - Maksud Chowdhury
      • D7255 - Rose Quaranta
      • D7410 - Andy Chapman
      • D7475 - Joe Nastus
      • President-Elect NJ Rotary: Bill Mercantini
    • District Governor Nominee Bios
      • DGN 7210: Todd Bowen
      • DGN 7230 Serkan Ceylan
      • DGN 7255: Pamela Greene
      • DGN 7410: Robert Oldroyd
      • DGN 7475: Kalpana Patel
      • President Nominee NJ Rotary: Niurka "Nikki" Mederos
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DGN 7230: Serkan Ceylan

Serkan Ceylan has more than 20 years of experience in the international travel, trade fair, events, and congress industry. Throughout his career, he has served as an Operations Manager, Business Development Coordinator, and CEO, successfully creating and organizing over 150 trade shows, leisure events, business meetings, gala nights, and congresses in more than 30 countries.

He has also contributed to numerous international, multi-country projects as both a consultant and event manager, bringing strategic perspectives to marketing, planning, operations management, and client communication. His work emphasizes strong follow-up processes and long-term client relationships to ensure sustainable success for every project.

Today, Serkan works as a professional consultant in social media and web technologies, helping organizations leverage digital tools for sustainable development, creativity, and effective communication.

Serkan began his Rotary journey as a Rotaractor and is among the few Rotarians who have had the privilege of serving as Club President in two different clubs on two different continents. He currently serves as Membership Chair of Rotary District 7230, District Governor Nominee for 2027–2028, and President of the Scarsdale Rotary Club. He is a proud Rotarian of 25 years.

Serkan firmly believes that positive motivation is the key to strong performance and meaningful collaboration, and he considers it an essential element of effective interpersonal leadership.

<div>DGN 7230: Serkan Ceylan</div>
2025-26 District Governor Nominees (DGN)
7210 - Todd Bowen
 
7230 - Serkan Ceylan
 
7255 - Pamela Greene
 
7410 - Robert Oldroyd
 
7475 - Kalpana Patel
 
7590 - (NJ Rotary) Niurka "Nikki" Mederos
 
<div>2025-26&nbsp;District Governor Nominees (DGN)</div>

About MNE-PELS

Mid-Northeast Presidents-Elect Learning Seminar (PELS) is a premier training event for Rotary President-Elects and Assistant Governors.  Mid-Northeast PELS provides required training to serve as Club President, or Assistant Governor as well as inspiration and motivation. 

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