Regarding the assignment, Alternatif Bank CEO Kaan Gür commented: “We attach great importance to seamless execution of our audit system in order to maximise the satisfaction level of our partners, especially our customers, based on our people-oriented approach. As we are taking firm steps toward our targets in the light of our corporate governance principles, from now on Mr. Ömer Faruk Gönener, whom we confide in with his knowledge and experience, will be assuming the Head of Internal Audit role at our Bank. I believe that Mr. Gönener will add value to our Bank, and I would like to congratulate him on his new appointment.”

Ömer Faruk Gönener said, “Alternatif Bank, with its products and services, acts upon its objective to deliver a distinguished banking experience to its customers in strict adherence to its corporate governance principles. Based on this approach, I believe that in my new role we will move our Bank even further toward our long-term objectives with our dynamic and experienced management team.”

About Ömer Faruk Gönener

Ömer Faruk Gönener holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from İstanbul University. In 2003-2015, Gönener served as Auditor, Senior Auditor and Chief Auditor at Akbank, respectively. Gönener acted as Sabancı Center Management Director at Sabancı Holding, before joining Alternatif Bank Family as Head of Suppliers & Cost Management in June 2018. As of November 2018, Gönener serves as Head of Internal Audit at Alternatif Bank.