Suzan Sabancı Dinçer - Chairman and Executive Board Member
Suzan Sabancı Dinçer was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors on March 28, 2008. Mrs. Sabancı Dinçer was appointed Senior Vice President of the Akbank Treasury Department in 1989, promoted to Executive Vice President in charge of Treasury in 1994, appointed to the Board of Directors as Executive Board Member in charge of Treasury and International Relations in 1997 and as Executive Board Member in charge of all matters of the Board of Directors in 2000. Mrs. Sabancı Dinçer is the Honorary Consul of Luxembourg as well as a member of the National Bank of Kuwait's International Advisory Board, Blackstone's International Advisory Board, the Chatham House Panel of Senior Advisers, the Institute of International Finance Board of Directors and Emerging Markets Advisory Board, the Chairman of the Turkish-British Business Council of Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey (DEIK), the Global Relations Forum Board of Directors and the Forum Istanbul Honorary Advisory Board.
Suzan Sabancı Dinçer was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors on March 28, 2008. Mrs. Sabancı Dinçer was appointed Senior Vice President of the Akbank Treasury Department in 1989, promoted to Executive Vice President in charge of Treasury in 1994, appointed to the Board of Directors as Executive Board Member in charge of Treasury and International Relations in 1997 and as Executive Board Member in charge of all matters of the Board of Directors in 2000. Mrs. Sabancı Dinçer is the Honorary Consul of Luxembourg as well as a member of the National Bank of Kuwait's International Advisory Board, Blackstone's International Advisory Board, the Chatham House Panel of Senior Advisers, the Institute of International Finance Board of Directors and Emerging Markets Advisory Board, the Chairman of the Turkish-British Business Council of Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey (DEIK), the Global Relations Forum Board of Directors and the Forum Istanbul Honorary Advisory Board.
Erol Sabancı - Honorary Chairman and Consultant to the Board - Board Member
Having served as a member of the Akbank Board of Directors since 1967, for a decade beginning from March 1998 Erol Sabancı served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Elected Honorary Chairman and Consultant to the Board on March 28, 2008, Erol Sabancı also serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sabancı Holding.
Having served as a member of the Akbank Board of Directors since 1967, for a decade beginning from March 1998 Erol Sabancı served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Elected Honorary Chairman and Consultant to the Board on March 28, 2008, Erol Sabancı also serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sabancı Holding.
Hayri Çulhacı - Vice Chairman and Executive Board Member
Hayri Çulhacı was elected as Vice Chairman on July 18, 2010 and was appointed Chairman of the Audit Committee and Executive Risk Committee on January 17, 2011. Having joined Akbank as an Executive Vice President in 1990, Çulhacı was consecutively appointed as Executive Vice President in charge of Corporate Communications, Investor Relations and Strategy; as Advisor to the Chairman; and as Executive Board Member. Prior to joining Akbank, Hayri Çulhacı worked as a civil servant in the Ministry of Finance. Çulhacı holds a BA degree in Economics from Ankara University, Faculty of Political Sciences and an MBA degree from Northeastern University in the USA. Hayri Çulhacı is a member of the Board of Trustees of Sabancı Foundation and a member of the Board of Trustees of Sabancı University, a Board Member of Aksigorta A.Ş., and AvivaSA A.Ş.
Hayri Çulhacı was elected as Vice Chairman on July 18, 2010 and was appointed Chairman of the Audit Committee and Executive Risk Committee on January 17, 2011. Having joined Akbank as an Executive Vice President in 1990, Çulhacı was consecutively appointed as Executive Vice President in charge of Corporate Communications, Investor Relations and Strategy; as Advisor to the Chairman; and as Executive Board Member. Prior to joining Akbank, Hayri Çulhacı worked as a civil servant in the Ministry of Finance. Çulhacı holds a BA degree in Economics from Ankara University, Faculty of Political Sciences and an MBA degree from Northeastern University in the USA. Hayri Çulhacı is a member of the Board of Trustees of Sabancı Foundation and a member of the Board of Trustees of Sabancı University, a Board Member of Aksigorta A.Ş., and AvivaSA A.Ş.
Özen Göksel - Executive Board Member
Özen Göksel started working at Akbank in 1964 as an Assistant Internal Auditor and after serving in various positions, was appointed as Executive Vice President in 1981. From 1994 until November 2000, Özen Göksel served as a member of Akbank's Board of Directors and as CEO of the Bank. From November 2000 until October 2007, Özen Göksel served as Executive Board Member and from April 2011 to December 2011 he served as a Board Member. A graduate of the Faculty of Economics at Istanbul University, Özen Göksel serves as an Executive Board Member since December 15, 2011.
Özen Göksel started working at Akbank in 1964 as an Assistant Internal Auditor and after serving in various positions, was appointed as Executive Vice President in 1981. From 1994 until November 2000, Özen Göksel served as a member of Akbank's Board of Directors and as CEO of the Bank. From November 2000 until October 2007, Özen Göksel served as Executive Board Member and from April 2011 to December 2011 he served as a Board Member. A graduate of the Faculty of Economics at Istanbul University, Özen Göksel serves as an Executive Board Member since December 15, 2011.
William J. Mills –Board Member
Citi Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region CEO William J. Mills previously served as CEO and member of the Board of Directors of Salomon Smith Barney Asia Pacific. With over 20 years experience in investment banking, Mr. Mills served as Co-head of the Global Investment Banking Division of Citigroup based in New York between 1994 and 1999. On March 28, 2008 Mills was elected as a member of the Akbank Board of Directors to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Sir Winfried Bischoff. William J. Mills received his undergraduate degree in 1977 from Denison University.
Citi Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region CEO William J. Mills previously served as CEO and member of the Board of Directors of Salomon Smith Barney Asia Pacific. With over 20 years experience in investment banking, Mr. Mills served as Co-head of the Global Investment Banking Division of Citigroup based in New York between 1994 and 1999. On March 28, 2008 Mills was elected as a member of the Akbank Board of Directors to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Sir Winfried Bischoff. William J. Mills received his undergraduate degree in 1977 from Denison University.
Hikmet Bayar - Board Member
Hikmet Bayar joined the Akbank Board of Directors after retiring from the Turkish Armed Forces in 1996. Having served in various command positions until his retirement, Mr. Bayar was Chief of the Turkish Land Forces between 1994 and 1996.
Hikmet Bayar joined the Akbank Board of Directors after retiring from the Turkish Armed Forces in 1996. Having served in various command positions until his retirement, Mr. Bayar was Chief of the Turkish Land Forces between 1994 and 1996.
Yaman Törüner - Board Member
Yaman Törüner became a member of the Board of Directors in March 1998. Having served as a Member of Parliament between 1995 and 1999, Yaman Törüner also served as a Minister of State in 1996. Between 1990 and 1994, Yaman Törüner served as the President of the Istanbul Stock Exchange and from 1972 until 1990 he worked in various administrative positions within the Central Bank of Turkey, also serving as the Governor of the Central Bank of Turkey.
Yaman Törüner became a member of the Board of Directors in March 1998. Having served as a Member of Parliament between 1995 and 1999, Yaman Törüner also served as a Minister of State in 1996. Between 1990 and 1994, Yaman Törüner served as the President of the Istanbul Stock Exchange and from 1972 until 1990 he worked in various administrative positions within the Central Bank of Turkey, also serving as the Governor of the Central Bank of Turkey.
Aykut Demiray – Board Member
Aykut Demiray joined Akbank as a Member of the Board of Directors on March 1, 2012. Aykut Demiray began his career in 1979 at T. Isbank as an Assistant Internal Auditor and undertook various duties in several units and branches, finally serving as Deputy Chief Executive between 1998 and 2011. A graduate of the Business Administration Department of the Faculty of Administrative Sciences from Middle East Technical University, Aykut Demiray is a Founding Partner of his consulting company, serves as a Member of the Board of Trustees at Istanbul Culture University and is a member of the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TUSIAD).
Aykut Demiray joined Akbank as a Member of the Board of Directors on March 1, 2012. Aykut Demiray began his career in 1979 at T. Isbank as an Assistant Internal Auditor and undertook various duties in several units and branches, finally serving as Deputy Chief Executive between 1998 and 2011. A graduate of the Business Administration Department of the Faculty of Administrative Sciences from Middle East Technical University, Aykut Demiray is a Founding Partner of his consulting company, serves as a Member of the Board of Trustees at Istanbul Culture University and is a member of the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TUSIAD).
Kaan Terzioglu – Board Member
Kaan Terzioglu joined Akbank as a Member of the Board of Directors on April 3, 2012. Terzioğlu began his career at Arthur Andersen and Company in Istanbul as an auditor and financial consultant and moved into management consulting in Chicago and Brussels focusing on information technologies, information security and knowledge management from 1990 to 2000. Terzioğlu worked for Cisco Systems for the last 12 years holding various executive responsibilities and serving in numerous international positions. A member of TUSIAD, Kaan Terzioğlu is a certified public accountant at the Istanbul Chamber of Certified Public Accountants and Sworn Financial Advisors. Kaan Terzioğlu is a graduate of Bosphorus University, Faculty of Business Administration.
Kaan Terzioglu joined Akbank as a Member of the Board of Directors on April 3, 2012. Terzioğlu began his career at Arthur Andersen and Company in Istanbul as an auditor and financial consultant and moved into management consulting in Chicago and Brussels focusing on information technologies, information security and knowledge management from 1990 to 2000. Terzioğlu worked for Cisco Systems for the last 12 years holding various executive responsibilities and serving in numerous international positions. A member of TUSIAD, Kaan Terzioğlu is a certified public accountant at the Istanbul Chamber of Certified Public Accountants and Sworn Financial Advisors. Kaan Terzioğlu is a graduate of Bosphorus University, Faculty of Business Administration.
Hakan Binbaşgil - Board Member and CEO
Hakan Binbaşgil joined Akbank as the Executive Vice President in charge of Change Management in October 2002. He initiated the Bank's "Restructuring Programme" which has transformed Akbank into one of Turkey's most customer-focused, modern and innovative financial institutions. Hakan Binbaşgil was appointed Executive Vice President in charge of Retail Banking in November 2003, Deputy CEO in May 2008, and since January 2012 as Board Member and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank.
Prior to joining Akbank, Binbaşgil worked as a Management Consultant in the London and Istanbul offices of Accenture, and as Executive Vice President in a different private sector bank. Binbaşgil also served on the boards of directors of numerous companies domestically and abroad.
Currently, in addition to his position as CEO at Akbank, Binbaşgil is also the Chairman of Ak Asset Management, Ak Investment, AkLease, Akbank N.V., Akbank AG and Akbank (Dubai) Ltd.
After graduating from Robert College Hakan Binbaşgil graduated from Bosphorus University, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Binbaşgil also holds MBA and MS degrees in Finance from Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge, USA.
Hakan Binbaşgil joined Akbank as the Executive Vice President in charge of Change Management in October 2002. He initiated the Bank's "Restructuring Programme" which has transformed Akbank into one of Turkey's most customer-focused, modern and innovative financial institutions. Hakan Binbaşgil was appointed Executive Vice President in charge of Retail Banking in November 2003, Deputy CEO in May 2008, and since January 2012 as Board Member and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank.
Prior to joining Akbank, Binbaşgil worked as a Management Consultant in the London and Istanbul offices of Accenture, and as Executive Vice President in a different private sector bank. Binbaşgil also served on the boards of directors of numerous companies domestically and abroad.
Currently, in addition to his position as CEO at Akbank, Binbaşgil is also the Chairman of Ak Asset Management, Ak Investment, AkLease, Akbank N.V., Akbank AG and Akbank (Dubai) Ltd.
After graduating from Robert College Hakan Binbaşgil graduated from Bosphorus University, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Binbaşgil also holds MBA and MS degrees in Finance from Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge, USA.
INTERNAL AUDITORS
Eyüp Engin - Head of Internal Audit
Eyüp Engin joined Akbank in 1978 as an Assistant Internal Auditor. Prior to his appointment as the Head of Internal Audit in July 2007, Eyüp Engin was the Head of the Treasury Department and later he was appointed as the Executive Vice President in charge of International Banking in 1996. Eyüp Engin is a graduate of Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.
Eyüp Engin joined Akbank in 1978 as an Assistant Internal Auditor. Prior to his appointment as the Head of Internal Audit in July 2007, Eyüp Engin was the Head of the Treasury Department and later he was appointed as the Executive Vice President in charge of International Banking in 1996. Eyüp Engin is a graduate of Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.
STATUTORY AUDITORS
Nedim Bozfakıoğlu- Auditors
Nedim Bozfakıoğlu serves as the General Secretary of Sabancı Holding A.Ş. as well as the CEO of Tursa, AEO and Exsa. Previously, he served as Vice President of Budget, Accounting and Consolidation at Sabancı Holding and in various positions at a number of Group companies. Nedim Bozfakıoğlu is a graduate of Istanbul University, Faculty of Economics.
Nedim Bozfakıoğlu serves as the General Secretary of Sabancı Holding A.Ş. as well as the CEO of Tursa, AEO and Exsa. Previously, he served as Vice President of Budget, Accounting and Consolidation at Sabancı Holding and in various positions at a number of Group companies. Nedim Bozfakıoğlu is a graduate of Istanbul University, Faculty of Economics.
Mevlüt Aydemir- Auditors
Serving in various positions at H.Ö. Sabancı Holding since 1981, Mevlüt Aydemir served as Vice President of Financial Affairs and Financing of the Holding as well as a member of the Board of Directors at various group companies. Mevlüt Aydemir has been on the Board of Sabancı Holding since May 2010. Mevlüt Aydemir worked at the Ministry of Finance as a Tax Inspector prior to 1981; he is a graduate of Istanbul University, Faculty of Economics.
Serving in various positions at H.Ö. Sabancı Holding since 1981, Mevlüt Aydemir served as Vice President of Financial Affairs and Financing of the Holding as well as a member of the Board of Directors at various group companies. Mevlüt Aydemir has been on the Board of Sabancı Holding since May 2010. Mevlüt Aydemir worked at the Ministry of Finance as a Tax Inspector prior to 1981; he is a graduate of Istanbul University, Faculty of Economics.
