Osman Akyüz, prominent Turkish finance executive, dies at 72

Osman Akyüz, a prominent figure in Turkey's participation finance sector, has passed away at the age of 72. Akyüz, who served as the former General Manager of Albaraka Türk and was a Board Member of Hayat Finans, died at Balıkesir City Hospital after suffering a brain hemorrhage two days prior.

Akyüz had a 43-year career in banking. After starting in the Ministry of Finance, he joined Albaraka Türk in 1985, eventually becoming General Manager in 1996. He also held significant leadership roles, including serving as the Secretary General of the Participation Banks Association of Turkey from 2002 to 2022. His career included various positions with the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce and the Istanbul Stock Exchange.

His funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, at the Değirmenbaşı Mosque in the Maşukiye neighborhood of Kartepe, Kocaeli, followed by burial at the Maşukiye Çiftlik Cemetery.