Elif Yener Takes the Helm as CEO of Zorlu Energy

Foreks - Elif Yener will take over as CEO of Zorlu Enerji starting January 1, 2025. Yener will succeed İbrahim Sinan Ak, who has held significant roles within Zorlu Group for nearly 25 years, including the last 8 years as CEO of Zorlu Enerji (IS:ZOREN). After joining Zorlu Enerji in 2014, Yener held various positions including Group Finance Manager and Finance Director, and has successfully served as General Manager of Finance at Zorlu Enerji since 2019.

Elif Yener has become the first female CEO of Zorlu Enerji. Cem Köksal, CEO of Zorlu Holding, stated, "I would like to thank İbrahim Sinan Ak for his significant contributions to the major transformation experienced at Zorlu Enerji over the 8 years he has served as CEO, and I wish him success in his future career journey." Köksal added that Yener's appointment reflects her strong leadership over many years, the strategic business objectives of Zorlu Group, as well as the Group's approach to diversity and inclusion and its commitment to promoting gender equality.

Köksal emphasized, "I congratulate Elif Yener on her new role, and I want to underline that her being the first female CEO of Zorlu Enerji signifies great importance for our Group. I am fully confident that with Yener's long-standing experience, successful career in finance, and leadership skills, she will pioneer significant changes within our company and the energy sector. As one of the leaders of our Smart Life 2030 sustainability strategy from day one, I genuinely believe that Yener's strategic thinking ability and innovative approaches will inspire all our female colleagues and lead our company to a more sustainable and inclusive future. I congratulate her and wish that this change brings many successes for her and our Group. I would like to thank İbrahim Sinan Ak once again for his valuable contributions to our Group so far and wish him a new period filled with health and success."