EBRD’s First Vice President Visits Türkiye To Strengthen Ties With Government And Private Sector

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) First Vice President and Head of Client Services Group, Greg Guyett, will visit Türkiye from 10 to 13 November 2025. During his four-day visit, he will hold meetings in Istanbul and Ankara with key government and financial leaders. As part of the visit, Mr. Guyett is scheduled to meet with Türkiye’s Minister for Treasury and Finance, Mehmet Şimşek, and Central Bank Governor, Fatih Karahan. He will also engage with leading figures from the corporate and financial sectors in Istanbul to discuss the Bank’s ongoing and future partnerships in the country.

In his capacity as the EBRD’s First Vice President and Head of the Client Services Group, Mr. Guyett oversees all banking, advisory, and policy operations across the Bank’s regions. His role focuses on strengthening market economies and supporting the Bank’s mission to drive sustainable and inclusive growth in its countries of operation. Türkiye holds a central position in the EBRD’s portfolio as its largest country of operations, both in terms of annual investment and total portfolio value.

In 2024, the EBRD invested a record €2.6 billion in Türkiye, reinforcing its strong partnership with the country. The Bank has been instrumental in supporting the private sector and aiding reconstruction efforts following the devastating earthquakes that struck in February 2023. In response to the disaster, the EBRD announced a €1.5 billion recovery package to assist in rebuilding affected regions and revitalizing local economies.

Over the past three years, the EBRD has actively contributed to Türkiye’s reconstruction and infrastructure development. Key initiatives include a US$150 million loan to Enerjisa Enerji for the rebuilding and modernization of the electricity network in the Toroslar region, and €305 million in sovereign financing to support three major infrastructure projects in Adiyaman, Hatay, and Gaziantep. These projects aim to restore essential water and wastewater services in areas most affected by the earthquakes.

Speaking ahead of his visit, Mr. Guyett said, “I am very much looking forward to returning to Türkiye in my new role as First Vice President of the EBRD. Türkiye is a key country for the EBRD, showcasing our work in supporting private enterprises and market development. I am excited to visit many of our Turkish partners and explore new opportunities for cooperation in this vibrant economy.”

Mr. Guyett’s visit underscores the EBRD’s continued commitment to Türkiye and its private sector, aligned with the Bank’s country strategy unveiled in 2024. The strategy outlines four main priorities: accelerating the green transition and enhancing energy security, developing human capital, improving corporate competitiveness, and strengthening infrastructure, connectivity, and regional integration.

Since beginning its operations in Türkiye in 2009, the EBRD has invested over €22.7 billion, primarily in the private sector. This makes the Bank one of Türkiye’s most significant international investors, playing a key role in promoting sustainable development and economic resilience across the country.