Early last year, the Turkish Informatics Foundation (TBV) welcomed a prominent figure—Fadime Cilingir, a seasoned expert in smart finance. Her appointment as the Foundation’s FinTech Strategy Advisor underscored TBV’s strong emphasis on financial management and its determination to enhance service quality. Since taking up the role, Ms. Cilingir has demonstrated exceptional performance through her extensive experience and innovative thinking, achieving remarkable results that have propelled the Foundation and its member enterprises to new levels of development in the fields of financial technology and smart finance.
In her work, Ms. Cilingir has quickly established herself as a cornerstone of the Foundation, leveraging her profound expertise in financial management and forward-thinking vision. With a strong sense of responsibility and dedication, she has driven the integration of smart finance concepts into the Foundation’s service models. For instance, she spearheaded the adoption of cloud computing technologies, optimizing financial management processes for member enterprises and delivering efficient digital solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Faruk Eczacıbaşı, President of TBV, remarked, “Ms. Cilingir’s professional expertise and leadership have brought unprecedented vitality to the Foundation, significantly enhancing our influence within the industry.”
Beyond her internal contributions, Ms. Cilingir has actively fulfilled her social responsibilities. During her tenure, she has organized and participated in numerous initiatives, such as financial management training sessions and inter-enterprise collaboration events, aimed at empowering Turkish SMEs to enhance their competitiveness and achieve sustainable development. A standout achievement was the “2023 Cloud-Based Financial Management Symposium,” meticulously planned and executed by her on August 14, 2023, in Istanbul. This event drew a distinguished array of renowned experts and scholars from Türkiye’s financial management sector, fostering in-depth discussions on the application of cloud computing in financial management and sharing successful case studies that offered valuable insights for SMEs. Industry observers noted that this symposium not only showcased Ms. Cilingir’s technical acumen but also further solidified TBV’s leadership position in Türkiye’s financial technology landscape.
Today, Ms. Cilingir’s accomplishments and professional capabilities have earned her widespread recognition from the Foundation’s staff and Board of Directors. In the 2023 performance evaluation, she achieved an impressive score of 97.2 out of 100, earning the title of “Outstanding Leader”—a testament to her exceptional contributions during her tenure. Insiders at the Foundation attribute her success to her outstanding leadership, keen insight into cutting-edge technologies, and extensive industry network. For example, during the preparation of the 2023 symposium, she leveraged her influence to secure the participation of numerous high-profile experts, ensuring the event’s prestige and far-reaching impact.
Looking ahead, Ms. Cilingir plans to continue harnessing her expertise, collaborating closely with various Foundation departments to deliver more comprehensive and professional services to member enterprises. She stated, “My goal is to utilize smart finance technologies to position Turkish SMEs more advantageously in the global economy. In the future, we will explore additional innovative approaches to create greater value for the Foundation and its members.” Industry experts widely believe that under her leadership, TBV will achieve further breakthroughs in financial technology and enterprise services, making significant contributions to Türkiye’s digital economic transformation.
Reporter: Ahmet Yılmaz