SME Banker of the Year 2025 nominee: Okay Yıldırım
We are introducing the nominees for the SME Banker of the Year 2025 Award – dynamic and inventive leaders who have dedicated themselves to serving SMEs. Their unwavering commitment to the SME sector has left a considerable impact on this crucial segment of the economy, positioning them as outstanding leaders in the realm of SME banking. Take the opportunity to learn more about these exceptional nominees and be inspired by their steadfast dedication to serving SMEs!
Okay graduated from Ankara University’s Faculty of Political Sciences, Department of Finance. He began his banking career at Garanti Bank as a Management Trainee. He has held various managerial positions in Commercial Banking, SME Banking, Retail Banking, Cash Management, and Foreign Trade Units at TEB and QNB Finansbank. In 2018, he was appointed as the General Manager of QNB eSolutions, QNB Group’s e-transformation fintech.
Okay Yıldırım also serves as he executive responsible for the Digital Bridge and Banking-as-a-Service teams within QNB Group, Board Member at QNB Factoring, QNB eSolutions and QNBpay.
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