Gökhan Macit was born in Ankara in 1977. After graduating from Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering in 1999, Macit completed his Master's degree in Business Administration at Hacettepe University, Institute of Social Sciences in 2001 and his Master's degree in Civil Engineering at Middle East Technical University, Institute of Science and Technology in 2002.

In 2000, Mr Macit started his career as an Assistant Inspector at the Inspection Board of the General Directorate of Highways and became an Inspector in 2004, and continued his duty after completing his military service in the same year.

Gökhan Macit was appointed as Internal Auditor in 2007 and held this position for 10 years. In 2017, he became the Head of Strategy Development Department and was appointed as the Deputy General Manager of Highways on 5 September 2023.

Macit, who is married and has 2 children, speaks English.