Özgür Öntürk, newly appointed as General Manager of Türkiye Katılım Sigorta and Türkiye Katılım Hayat Emeklilik by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, described the appointment as both a major honour and a deeply motivating responsibility. In his first public remarks, he underlined his appreciation for the confidence shown in him and shared a vision centred on sustainable progress, institutional trust, and sector leadership shaped by the principles of participatory finance.
He extended special thanks to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for the appointment, while also acknowledging Salim Arda Ermut, Managing Director of the Turkey Wealth Fund, and Prof. Dr. Servet Bayındır, Chairman of the Board of Directors, for their support and trust. Öntürk signalled that the new period would focus on strengthening the company’s established foundations while advancing a management model designed to generate lasting value for stakeholders and the broader Turkish economy.
Strategic Priorities for the New Period
According to Öntürk, the companies will continue moving forward with a trust-focused, sustainable, and continuously improving management approach. He stressed that this direction is fully aligned with participatory finance principles and reflects the institution’s determination to expand its contribution to the insurance and pension landscape in Türkiye.
He also pointed to the organisation’s core strengths, identifying national values, a well-rooted corporate culture, qualified human capital, and stakeholder confidence as the pillars that will support future growth. With these advantages, he said, the company intends to maintain its momentum and work steadily toward becoming one of the leading names in the participation insurance sector.
Message of Appreciation and Commitment
In addition to outlining his goals, Öntürk used his statement to thank the Guarantee Fund Management Committee, the Turkish Insurance Association, and colleagues from the institutions where he had previously served. He noted that the experience and support he received throughout his professional journey played an important role in preparing him for this new leadership position.
Expressing hope that his appointment will bring positive outcomes for the company, the sector, and the country, Öntürk concluded his message with gratitude to everyone who has supported him. His remarks presented a clear emphasis on collective wisdom, team spirit, and long-term institutional value as the basis of the next chapter for both companies.
