Kuveyt Türk Receives "The Best" Award from the Association for Talent Development (ATD)

Kuveyt Türk Academy Named Among the World's Top Learning Organizations

Kuveyt Türk has been honored by the Association for Talent Development (ATD) with the prestigious "The Best" award for its outstanding talent development strategy and learning culture.

ISTANBUL, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kuveyt Türk, a pioneering participation finance institution in Türkiye, has been honored with the prestigious "The Best" award by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), a global authority in talent and organizational development. The ATD BEST Awards recognize organizations that leverage talent development as a strategic business tool across the enterprise. Key evaluation criteria included alignment of learning with corporate strategy, leadership involvement, data-driven decision-making, use of innovative technologies such as generative AI, and demonstrable business results. Kuveyt Türk stood out with its holistic learning strategy, including data-powered development programs, AI-driven learning systems, and an internal career progression model called "Gelişim Mutfağı," which links advancement to competency-based certifications.

With its commitment to the principles of participation finance, Kuveyt Türk continues to build its reputation through internationally acclaimed recognitions. The bank's corporate academy, Kuveyt Türk Academy, was awarded this global recognition for its strategic contribution to fostering a culture of learning and growth within the organization. In 2024, Kuveyt Türk Academy provided classroom training to over 4,500 employees and recorded more than 82,000 digital learning interactions, covering 74% of the organization. Programs such as "Data Scientist Development," "Business Technologist," and "Leading-edge AI" have strengthened data literacy, digital fluency, and innovation capacity. With promotion models tied to development certifications and satisfaction scores averaging 4.57, the Academy has driven internal mobility, engagement, and real business impact.

"Our people-centered learning journey has now been crowned with a global award"

Semih Sel, Kuveyt Türk Human Resources & Strategy Executive Vice President, shared his thoughts on the award: "It is a great honor for our Corporate Academy to be recognized by ATD, one of the most respected talent development organizations in the world. Our academy is not just a center for learning—it is a structure that inspires and supports sustainable success. This recognition is especially notable as the majority of ATD BEST winners are US-based, making Kuveyt Türk one of the few non-US institutions to receive this honor. This award reflects not only the value we place on learning but also the trust we place in our people and our culture of achieving together. With a people-centered approach, we will continue to make our development journey sustainable and inspiring."

About Kuveyt Türk

Founded in 1989, Kuveyt Türk is one of the leading institutions in participation finance, operating in full compliance with interest-free banking principles. With a robust capital structure, strong digital infrastructure, and a focus on sustainable growth, the bank provides innovative and ethical financial solutions for retail, commercial, and corporate clients. Kuveyt Türk supports the real economy through its core strategy of asset-backed financing and offers investment alternatives such as equity-based instruments, gold savings products, and sukuk issuances. As of March 2025, Kuveyt Türk's total assets surpassed TRY 950 billion, making it the 10th largest player in the banking sector. With over 6,250 employees and a wide service network of 450 branches across Türkiye, the bank ensures accessible and inclusive banking services. KT Bank AG, its European subsidiary, has extended participation banking into continental Europe. The bank places digitalization at the heart of its services, reaching over 5 million users through mobile and online banking channels. Its technology subsidiary, Architecht, not only develops solutions for Kuveyt Türk but also exports participation finance software globally. Through its ecosystem, including KT Bank AG in Germany, Katılım Emeklilik, Neova Sigorta, Architecht, Kuveyt Türk Portföy, Kuveyt Türk Yatırım, Körfez GYO, KT Sağlam Gayrimenkul and Sağlam Finansal Teknolojiler, the bank offers 360-degree financial services across sectors such as insurance, investment, technology, pension, and real estate. Beyond its financial achievements, Kuveyt Türk also strives to create social value. The bank engages in diverse CSR initiatives in education, entrepreneurship, art, and technology while preserving cultural heritage through restoration projects and producing lasting works such as books and documentaries. Recognized six times as Türkiye's Best Employer and once as Europe's Best Employer in 2021  by Great Place to Work. These accolades reflect the bank's strong emphasis on employee satisfaction and its people-centered corporate culture. Guided by the philosophy "We grow with our values" Kuveyt Türk continues to create impact through ethical, innovative, and inclusive practices while empowering the transformation of participation finance on a global scale. As a benchmark institution in the field, Kuveyt Türk continues to play a pioneering role in the development of participation finance both domestically and internationally—setting standards in innovation, ethical banking, and financial inclusion.

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