Cenk Alper, CEO of Sabancı Holding, Becomes the Sole Turkish Executive on the WBCSD Board of Directors

Foreks - The annual General Assembly of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), one of the leading business platforms for sustainable development, took place. During the General Assembly, the new Executive Committee of WBCSD was also determined. Cenk Alper, CEO of Sabancı Holding, was appointed as a member of the WBCSD Executive Committee, effective January 1, 2025. Thus, Cenk Alper became the only Turkish executive in the new Executive Committee.

Founded in 1995 and representing around 240 global companies today, WBCSD focuses on strengthening companies' transformations in the field of sustainable development through collaborations while supporting sustainable development. With its membership in WBCSD since October 2020, Sabancı Holding continues to represent the Turkish business community on a global scale.

“WE ARE DELIGHTED TO REPRESENT THE TURKISH BUSINESS COMMUNITY”

Commenting on the matter, Sabancı Holding CEO Cenk Alper stated, "The path to achieving success in sustainability goals goes through collaboration and partnership. It is essential to leverage each other's experiences, share our best practices and roadmaps, and enhance our impact in these global organizations to seek better together. When we became a member of WBCSD in October 2020, we were the only Turkish member at that time. Now, we are delighted to represent the Turkish business community in the Executive Committee, which is responsible for overseeing the Council’s strategy and monitoring the efficiency of its activities. This role will also be a significant supporter of our Community Promise, where we stated, ‘We connect Turkey and the world with pioneering initiatives for a sustainable life,’” he expressed.