Elif Ateş Özpak, ILLAC Associate and Impact Strategist, Receives the 2026 IFC Nominee Director for Sustainability Award

Elif Ateş Özpak, ILLAC Associate and impact strategist, has received the 2026 IFC Nominee Director for Sustainability Award, presented by the International Finance Corporation.

The award recognises her contribution to sustainability, responsible investment and corporate governance through her work as an IFC Nominee Director. Over the past five years, Elif has served on the boards of three IFC investee companies, supporting board-level oversight of sustainability, risk and long-term value creation across emerging and frontier markets.

This recognition reflects Elif’s long-standing commitment to sustainable governance and responsible leadership.

The award further reinforces Elif Ateş Özpak’s commitment to advancing sustainability governance and responsible investment practices in emerging and frontier markets, reflecting the values that underpin ILLAC’s approach to strategic advisory, impact and long-term value creation.