12/1/2024
Elif Yener Becomes Zorlu Enerji’s First Female CEO
Zorlu Holding CEO Cem Köksal shared a statement regarding the appointment:
“I would like to thank İbrahim Sinan Ak, who has been our colleague since 2000 and has served as CEO of Zorlu Enerji for the past eight years, for his significant contributions to the company’s major transformation, his innovative approach, and his dedication to sustainability. I wish him continued success in his future endeavors.”
Köksal noted that Elif Yener’s appointment reflects not only her long-standing and strong leadership and alignment with Zorlu Group’s strategic business goals, but also the Group’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and gender equality:
“I congratulate Elif Yener on her new role and would like to emphasize the great significance this transition holds for our Group, especially as she becomes the first female CEO of Zorlu Enerji. With her extensive experience, strong track record in financial management, and leadership skills, I have full confidence that Yener will spearhead meaningful changes both within our company and across the energy sector.
Elif Yener has been one of the key leaders of our Smart Life 2030 sustainability strategy since its inception. I firmly believe her strategic thinking, innovative mindset, and inspiring leadership will pave the way for a more sustainable and inclusive future—not only for our company but also for all our female colleagues. I sincerely congratulate her and hope that this leadership transition will bring continued success to her and to our Group.
Once again, I extend my gratitude to İbrahim Sinan Ak for his valuable contributions to our Group and wish him health and success in the next chapter of his journey.”
About Elif Yener
Elif Yener graduated from Boğaziçi University, Department of Industrial Engineering in 2004. Between 2004 and 2010, she worked in project finance at Denizbank. In 2011, she completed her MBA at Columbia University in the United States and joined Zorlu Holding the same year.
In 2012, she was appointed as Manager of Strategy and Business Development, and since 2014, she has served in various roles within the Zorlu Enerji Group, including Group Manager of Financial Affairs and Director of Financial Affairs. Since July 1, 2019, Yener has held the position of Chief Financial Officer of Zorlu Enerji Group.
She is a member of the Integrated Reporting Turkey Network (ERTA) and a signatory of the CFO Principles on Integrated SDG Investments and Finance, published by the CFO Coalition under the UN Global Compact.
Elif Yener is married and the mother of one daughter.