New York, July 1, 2026 — Turkish Philanthropy Funds is pleased to announce the appointment of Başak Yavuz and Ayşe Yüksel Mahfoud to its Board of Directors. Both offer extensive experience in their fields, along with a common commitment to strengthening philanthropic impact.
“Our Board of Directors is proud to welcome Başak Yavuz and Ayşe Yüksel Mahfoud to Turkish Philanthropy Funds,” said Mustafa Kemal Abadan, Chairman of TPF. “We are deeply grateful to have such accomplished leaders join us, bringing valuable experience, insight, and vision, along with a strong dedication to advancing the mission we are shaping together.”
Başak Yavuz is a Partner at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, where she serves as Co-Chief Investment Officer of Fundamental Equity and Head of Emerging Markets Equities. She also manages the firm's Emerging Markets Equity Fund. Since joining Goldman Sachs in 2011, she has advanced through a series of leadership roles, becoming Managing Director in 2017 and Partner in 2022. Prior to Goldman Sachs, she worked at HSBC Asset Management in London.
“I am honored to join TPF and be part of this great organization. Over the years, TPF has built something distinctive – not just funding programs but a community of people deeply committed to lasting impact and to investing in the future that we all share.”
Ayşe Yüksel Mahfoud is a corporate lawyer and member of the Supervisory Board of Norton Rose Fulbright. She advises companies, funds, and financial institutions on complex cross-border transactions across M&A, private equity, capital markets, and strategic alliances. Based in New York and Istanbul, she leads the firm's Istanbul office and has held several global leadership positions, including being a member of the Global Executive Committee.
“I’m delighted to join the Board of Directors of Turkish Philanthropy Funds with a deep commitment to strengthening connections between Türkiye and the global community, advancing philanthropy, and supporting sustainable social impact initiatives,” said Ayşe Yüksel Mahfoud.
“Our Board of Directors brings together leaders who help shape the vision and future of TPF,” said Senay Ataselim Yılmaz, Executive Director of TPF. “We are excited to welcome Başak and Ayşe to the Board. Their expertise, leadership, and global perspective will help us deepen connections, foster collaboration, and strengthen the philanthropic ecosystem that enables greater generosity, innovation, and collective impact.”
With the addition of these new members, Turkish Philanthropy Funds continues to deepen its commitment to drive positive change in Türkiye, the United States, and beyond, for a vibrant and ever more impactful philanthropic ecosystem.