Ranks 23rd globally, Sabancı Holding holds 1st place in Türkiye for the 2nd year, ranks 2nd in Conglomerates, and 7th across Europe
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Sabancı Holding, one of Türkiye’s leading financial and industrial conglomerates, has been named among the top 25 employers globally, ranking 23rd on the prestigious Forbes World’s Best Employers 2026 list.
Sabancı Holding has demonstrated consistent upward momentum on the global stage, climbing 28 spots from 51st place in 2025 and 195th place in 2024 to surpass numerous multinational corporations this year.
Among the 900 global companies across 52 countries included in the ranking, Sabancı Holding maintained its position as the #1 employer in Türkiye for the second consecutive year. This milestone marks Sabancı Holding’s ninth consecutive inclusion on the Forbes global list. Additionally, Sabancı Holding ranked 2nd globally in the “Conglomerates” sector category among 29 international peers, and 7th overall across all European employers.
The Forbes ranking, conducted in partnership with market research firm Statista, surveyed more than 300,000 employees across over 50 countries. Companies were evaluated on employee willingness to recommend their employer, benefits, talent development, working environment, and continuous learning opportunities.
“Our Greatest Strength in Our Second Century Remains Our Human Capital”
Commenting on the global recognition, Kıvanç Zaimler, CEO of Sabancı Holding, stated:
“We are navigating an era where artificial intelligence and technology are rapidly transforming the way we work. In such a world, the true driver of a company’s future will be leaders who know how to harness technology, guide transformation, and act responsibly in an accelerating landscape. At Sabancı, we owe our success throughout our first century to our human capital. Our emphasis on people and talent development has always set us apart.”
Zaimler continued: “Today, across our diverse operations—spanning energy, financial services, mobility, digital technologies, and advanced materials—the strongest bond that unites us is our confidence in our people. As we enter our second century, our greatest strength will once again be our human resources and talent. We view attracting talent to Sabancı and creating an environment where they want to stay and thrive as a holistic priority. We actively empower our colleagues to acquire new competencies, gain cross-sector experience, and shape the Sabancı of the future. Rising to 23rd place globally on Forbes’ list and being named Türkiye’s top employer for the second year in a row is a deeply valuable testament to this vision.”
About Sabancı Holding
Sabancı Holding, Türkiye’s leading investment holding company, operates across diverse sectors including banking and financial services, energy and climate technologies, material technologies, digital technologies, and other strategic sectors. Sabancı Holding has Türkiye’s largest energy portfolio, spanning the full clean electrification value chain. The company is dedicated to driving sustainable growth and innovation across its portfolio. For more information, please visit: https://www.sabanci.com/en
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