19.01.2015 Ankara
Lead by M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, the prominent names in the Turkish business world comprising B20 are preparing to make an impact at Davos.
Each year, the captains of the global economy – politicians and
businessmen are brought together by the World Economic Forum at their annual
Davos meetings. B20 Turkey and TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu, along with
prominent business people of Turkey, will represent Turkey at Davos.
The Turkish delegation which will attend Davos is comprised of the
Turkish business world’s prominent names. TOBB and B20 President Hisarcıklıoğlu
and the B20 Turkey Task Force Chairs Güler Sabancı, Ferit Şahenk, Hüsnü Özyeğin
and Ali Koç will address those directing the global economy in regards to
Turkey’s B20 Term Chairmanship.
- Hosting two large organizations
B20 Turkey and TOBB will host two large organizations at Davos. The
first is the “Development of the G20 Agenda” session organized by the B20 and
the World Economic Forum on the 22nd of January. The opening speech
of the session will be given by Prime Minister Deputy Ali Babacan. Prime
Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu will conduct the closing speech.
B20 Task Force Chairs will convene with Coca Cola CEO Muhtar Kent, OECD
Secretary General Angel Gurria Gurria and high level representatives of the
global business community.
On January 23rd, TOBB will host CEO and representatives of
international organizations at a reception in honor of Prime Minister Ahmet
Davutoğlu. At the reception, over 150 global actors will have opportunity to be
closely acquainted with the efforts of B20 Turkey.
- Big role for Coca Cola CEO
Muhtar Kent
B20 Turkey will create a new structure not seen in previous terms.
With the participation of the most influential and powerful businessmen
of G20 countries, the “International Business Community Consultation Council”
has been formed. Heading the Council will be Coca Cola CEO Muhtar Kent.
The council will convey the suggestions of the B20 Task Forces to their
governments firsthand and work to have them implemented.