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Hakan Binbaşgil is the Vice Chairman and Executive Board Member of Akbank. Binbaşgil also serves as the President of the Banking and Financial Services Group and Executive Committee Member of Sabancı Holding, Chairman of Akbank AG, Akbank Ventures BV, Aksigorta, Agesa and Medisa. Mr. Binbaşgil, who served as CEO at Akbank for nearly 12 years between 2012 and 2023, commenced his tenure with Akbank in 2002, assuming the role of Executive Vice President responsible for Transformation and Change Management. In 2003, he became the EVP overseeing Retail Banking and in 2008, he ascended to Deputy CEO. Starting in 2002, he spearheaded a multitude of initiatives encompassing strategic direction setting, restructuring, digitalization, technology, corporate identity, change management, talent building and cultural transformation. Prior to joining Akbank, Binbaşgil worked as a Management Consultant in the London and Istanbul offices of Accenture, and as Executive Vice President in charge of Retail Banking at Pamukbank. After completing his studies at Robert College, Hakan Binbaşgil graduated from Bosphorus University, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Binbaşgil later received master’s degrees in business administration and finance from LSU. Hakan Binbaşgil has a distinguished track record of leadership, having served as chairman and board member for numerous domestic and international organizations. Notably, he was a board member at Visa Europe and held the position of Term President at the Institut International d’Études Bancaires (IIEB). He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Institute of International Finance (IIF), a member of the International Monetary Conference (IMC), the Geneva Association, and TÜSİAD (Turkish Industry and Business Association). He also serves on the Board of Trustees of Robert College