Corporate Governance Association of Turkey

Name

Corporate Governance Association of Turkey

Legal name

Türkiye Kurumsal Yönetim Derneği

Website

https://tkyd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Governance Professional Association Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

International Standards Development & Standardization Bodies (BPADANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Democratic Governance & Public Administration Reform (BPADAGAJ)

Keywords

• Corporate governance
• Governance training
• Board certification
• Professional association
• Membership services

Headquarters

HQ city

Besiktas

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: TKYD generates revenue from corporate and individual membership fees. Corporate members pay dues based on tiered categories, while individual members pay annual membership fees. Membership applications are submitted via [email protected] or by fax.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

TKYD (Türkiye Kurumsal Yönetim Derneği) is a non-profit professional association that promotes the recognition, development, and implementation of corporate governance standards in Turkey. It delivers member-based services including a quarterly Corporate Governance Magazine, an online self-assessment (Maturity Test), a Board Member Handbook, certificate programs through its Institute, regional seminars in 50+ Anatolian cities, the annual International Corporate Governance Summit, and management of the BIST Corporate Governance Index (XKURY) in collaboration with Borsa Istanbul and the Capital Markets Board of Turkey (SPK).

Product overview

TKYD (Türkiye Kurumsal Yönetim Derneği) is a non-profit civil society organization that serves as Turkey's primary corporate governance knowledge hub. Rather than a single unified product, the organization offers a portfolio of interconnected services including: the Kurumsal Yönetim Dergisi (quarterly magazine) and e-Bülten (monthly newsletter) for thought leadership dissemination; the Kurumsal Yönetim Olgunluk Testi (self-assessment tool) and Yönetim Kurulu El Kitabı (board handbook) for practical governance tools; TKYD Enstitü certificate programs for professional development; and flagship events including the Uluslararası Kurumsal Yönetim Zirvesi (International Summit), Anadolu Seminerleri (regional seminars), and Kurumsal Yönetim Ödülleri (awards). The organization also maintains the Kurumsal Yönetim Kütüphanesi (digital library) and facilitates working groups on key governance topics. These offerings work together to advance corporate governance adoption across Turkey's business community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate and Individual Membership
• TKYD Institute Certificate Programs (Enstitü Sertifika Programları)

Quantifiable outcome

• Reached over 8,000 shareholders and professional managers in 50+ Anatolian cities via the Anatolian Seminars project (2005–present)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ecoDa – European Corporate Directors AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003TKYD is a member of ecoDa (European Corporate Directors Association), which connects European corporate governance professionals and associations. Membership provides access to European best practices, cross-border networking, and participation in joint initiatives on board effectiveness and corporate governance policy.
• ICGN – International Corporate Governance NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003TKYD is a member of ICGN (International Corporate Governance Network), a global organization of corporate governance professionals and institutional investors. Membership enables participation in international standard-setting, global conferences, and knowledge exchange on governance trends.
• UN Global Compact – Birleşmiş Milletler Küresel İlkeler Sözleşmesi (UNGC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003TKYD is a signatory to the UN Global Compact (UNGC), committing to its ten principles covering human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. TKYD's ESG Working Group and sustainability activities align with UNGC principles.
• DEİK – Dış Ekonomik İlişkiler KuruluminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTKYD is listed as a member organization of DEİK (Foreign Economic Relations Board), Turkey's leading private sector foreign economic organization. Partnership supports TKYD's international outreach and Turkish companies' global governance engagement.
• TOBB – Türkiye Odalar ve Borsalar BirliğicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTKYD collaborates with TOBB (Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey) for the Anatolian Seminars project, which reaches family businesses across 50+ cities. TOBB's nationwide chamber network enables TKYD to extend its reach to Anatolian business communities.
• Borsa İstanbul (BIST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTKYD operates the BIST Corporate Governance Index (XKURY) in collaboration with Borsa Istanbul and the Capital Markets Board (SPK). The index tracks companies with governance ratings of 8+/10 and is a core TKYD initiative that connects governance ratings to market visibility.
• SPK – Sermaye Piyasası Kurulu (Capital Markets Board of Turkey)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTKYD works with SPK on corporate governance principles, the BIST Governance Index methodology, and regulatory advocacy. SPK sets the corporate governance principles that TKYD promotes among its member companies.
• IFC – International Finance CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFC has collaborated with TKYD on publications, including the IFC Family Business Governance Guide distributed as part of TKYD's family business initiative. TKYD publishes IFC materials in its library of governance resources.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• UK Institute of Directors (IoD): Long-established UK membership organization for directors offering training, certification, policy advocacy, and thought leadership on corporate governance. Closest functional analogue to TKYD in a developed market.
• National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD): US-based non-profit membership association advancing boardroom leadership and corporate governance. Direct functional peer to TKYD in promoting governance standards, certification, and member education at the national level.
• Singapore Institute of Directors (SID): Singapore's national director membership body offering certification, training, and governance advocacy. Directly comparable to TKYD as a single-country membership association promoting board effectiveness.
• Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD): Hong Kong's premier director institute providing board training, certification, and governance policy input. Functionally equivalent to TKYD as a national membership body for directors and governance professionals.

Broad incumbents

• Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA): Indian government-backed capacity-building institution for corporate governance and CSR. Comparable to TKYD's standards-promotion role within a large emerging economy.
• European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI): International scientific association that overlaps TKYD's standards and research mission but operates as a global academic forum rather than a national membership body. Relevant as TKYD participates via its ICGN and ecoDa memberships.

Regional players

• Japan Institute of Directors: Japan's leading director membership organization providing training and policy advocacy on corporate governance. Comparable national-association structure to TKYD.
• GCC Board Directors Institute: Regional membership body serving boards of directors across the Gulf Cooperation Council. Comparable to TKYD in mission (board effectiveness, governance standards) but operating across multiple Gulf states rather than a single country.
• Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance (MICG): Malaysia's national institute promoting corporate governance best practices through training, publications, and policy advocacy. Closely mirrors TKYD's role within an emerging-market context.
• IoD South Africa (Institute of Directors South Africa): South African membership association for directors offering the Chartered Director (SA) designation and governance advocacy. Direct functional peer to TKYD, anchored in a single emerging market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TKYD_dernek
• YouTubeyoutube.com/TKYDdernek
• Facebookfacebook.com/KurumsalYonetim
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/t%C3%BCrkiye-kurumsal-y%C3%B6netim-derne%C4%9Fi

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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