FCI Announces Appointment of Deputy Secretary General - Betül Kurtuluş
March 11, 2026
Source: FCI
Amsterdam, 25 February 2026 – As part of its structured transitional planning, FCI announces the appointment of Betül Kurtuluş to be the Deputy Secretary General, effective 25 February 2026. Betül and Neal Harm will work together for a successful transition, and FCI will operate under the leadership of Betül effective 7 March 2026.
Betül Kurtuluş brings 34 years of industry experience across multiple areas of factoring and receivables finance. She joined FCI at the beginning of 2019 and has since held senior responsibilities within the organisation, most recently serving as Director of Business Development & Strategic Marketing, who played an essential role in strengthening member engagement, expanding strategic partnerships, and enhancing FCI’s global visibility and market positioning.
The transition follows a carefully structured succession process approved by the Executive Committee. Over recent years, Betül has been closely involved in strategic and operational management to ensure continuity, stability, and alignment with FCI’s long-term objectives. This structured transition safeguards institutional knowledge while preserving the financial and operational strength of FCI.
Under Betül’s leadership as Deputy Secretary General, FCI will be managed together with the Senior Leadership Team, including Aysen Çetintaş, Education Director, and Gert-Jan Baars, Director of Operations, ensuring the continued execution of its strategic priorities, dedicated service to its global membership, and the advancement of its mission to support international trade through receivables finance.
The Chairwoman commented: “The structured transition reflects the strength of our governance and our commitment to continuity. Betül brings strategic vision, deep industry expertise, and long-standing engagement with our membership. With the support of the Senior Leadership Team, we are confident that FCI will continue to grow and evolve in the next chapter.”
About FCI
FCI is the Global Representative Body for Factoring and Financing of Open Account Domestic and International Trade Receivables. FCI was set up in 1968 as a non-profit global association. With today close to 400 member companies in more than 90 countries, FCI offers a unique network for cooperation in cross-border factoring. Member transactions represent nearly 60% of the world’s international correspondent factoring volume.
FCI is a non-exclusive organisation, open to any company which is providing Factoring Services or plans to set up Factoring Activities but also to service providers to the industry.
FCI offers three major areas of activities:
• CONNECT: the Business network supports cross-border factoring activities through which its
members cooperate as export and import factors.
• EDUCATE: FCI promotes and develops best practices in both domestic and international
factoring and related Open Account Finance products.
• INFLUENCE: FCI promotes and defends the Industry with stakeholders and policy makers
worldwide.
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