Turan Erdoğan, who has served in significant roles and carried important responsibilities at Vestel Group of Companies for 35 years, including his tenure as CEO for the past decade, passed on his role to Vestel Ticaret A.Ş. CEO Ergün Güler on September 1. Mr. Erdoğan, who will assume the role of Chief Advisor to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vestel, will continue to make valuable contributions to the company in his new capacity. He emphasized that during his tenure at Vestel, his goal was to foster the development of both Türkiye and the industry, and expressed confidence that Mr. Güler, with his wealth of knowledge and experience, will lead the company to further achievements. Vestel CEO Ergün Güler shared that he had the privilege of working closely with Turan Erdoğan during his 24-year tenure at Vestel, and expressed his satisfaction at taking over the role from someone as significant and well-respected in the industry as Turan Erdoğan.

imece, a social innovation platform initiated in 2016 through a founding partnership involving ATÖLYE, S360, and Zorlu Holding, has released its “Learnings Report”. This comprehensive document showcases the collaborative efforts undertaken with civil society, the business world, and academia since its inception. It also offers insights gleaned along its impact journey, presenting examples of the work accomplished in addressing social, environmental, and cultural challenges. imece argues that “social entrepreneurs” serve as pivotal catalysts in instigating systemic change to address present challenges and pave the way for a more sustainable future. In its commitment to fostering ecosystem development, imece incorporates the viewpoints and feedback of numerous stakeholders with whom it collaborates into its Learning Report.

Zorlu Enerji continues to expand its collection of awards, earning recognition on both national and international platforms. At the Stevie Awards, Zorlu Enerji was honored with multiple awards, including the gold award for its “Earthquake Crisis Management” project, the bronze award for its “Best Technical Support Service” project, and the silver award in the “Customer Service Department of the Year” category for its ZES brand.

In the first half of this year, Zorlu Enerji had received the “Low Carbon Hero” award for the fifth time at the 8th İstanbul Carbon Summit hosted by İstanbul Technical University. During the year, Zorlu Enerji also received the İstanbul Chamber of Industry (İSO) Green Transformation Award in recognition of its sustainability efforts. The company was also recognized as the most reputable brand in the “Energy Generation” sector in a survey conducted by the Turkish Reputation Academy.

Vestel, the leading exporter in its sector in Türkiye, participated in the International Consumer Electronics Fair (IFA 2023) for the 31st consecutive year, showcasing its latest high-tech products for the future. In an exhibition space spanning 3,000 square meters, Vestel showcased its wide range of products, including those in consumer electronics, major household appliances, smart devices, electric vehicle chargers, professional displays, automotive, and battery solutions. The new product range presented by Vestel at IFA garnered significant interest from fair visitors. Vestel CEO Ergün Güler highlighted that this year, they participated in the fair with products showcasing smart technologies and award-winning designs, emphasizing Vestel’s commitment to integrating sustainability into all their processes as they strive to become a technology company focused on simplifying life, producing accessible smart products, and delivering social and environmental benefits.

As part of its “Satisfaction 4.0” project launched in 2021, the electricity distribution company, OEDAŞ, has completely digitalized its infrastructure to swiftly inform consumers through multiple channels in cases of planned outages or necessary field work interruptions. As part of the project, OEDAŞ has expanded its communication channels and built a more adaptable and digital infrastructure. This enables them to quickly identify the region from which consumers are calling and provide them with the necessary information in a timely manner. In addition to the Satisfaction 4.0 project, OEDAŞ has elevated its service quality through various solution-oriented initiatives, resulting in a remarkable increase in consumer satisfaction, which now stands at 87 percent.

The Zorlu Performing Arts Center (PSM) has concluded the application process for the new season of PSM Atölye. This initiative, now in its third season, offers free training to aspiring talents in the field of theater, contributing to the long-term sustainability of the cultural and artistic ecosystem. PSM Atölye, featuring three distinct courses, “Dramatic Writing,” “Theatre Directing,” and “Theatre Production,” is returning this season with the corporate backing of Mey|Diageo. The workshop is open to individuals aged 18-30 and offers training opportunities for amateur and professional directors, producers, and writers. PSM Atölye boasts a team of expert instructors from Türkiye, including accomplished directors, playwrights, and producers, along with guest instructors with international theater experience.