Cargill and TEV partner to launch holistic program aimed at raising future women leaders

Cargill in partnership with TEV, launched a new program, “60 Leaders For/Of Future” aimed at providing more than 60 woman with internships, mentorships, project competitions, workshops, plant tours, and educational networking events with Cargill leaders. As part of the program, 66 women have already received scholarships to attend university. This program aligns with Cargill’s 60^th year of being operations in the food, Bioindustrial and animal nutrition space in Turkey.
 
“At Cargill, we believe women play a significant role in global economic development – as employees, entrepreneurs, farmers, educators and learners,” said Murat Tarakçıoğlu, managing director of Cargill Foods Middle East, Turkey and Africa. “We are not only prioritizing gender parity within our company, but also in our communities.”
 
The program’s holistic approach goes beyond a financial scholarship and aims to prepare participants for their future careers after university. Of the 66 participants, the women’s focus areas include a variety of degrees – 48 studying to be engineers, 10 in the veterinarian program and 8 law students. Investing in and supporting women through education will more than financial support will set them apart and help diversify the food industry in Turkey.  
 
Cargill aspires to achieve gender parity in leadership positions by 2030, and has already taken numerous measures to advance its efforts in recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting women. Cargill expanded its commitment to gender parity beyond its company and into its supply chains and communities through programs like this one in Turkey. This ratio is 33% in Cargill Turkey leadership. We aspire to reach 50% in Turkey by continuing to increase the number of women leaders. We are committed to doing the important work to make gender parity a reality.
 
“We believe inclusive communities deliver value, and we are committed to doing the important work to make gender parity a reality. Whether it’s diversifying the board room or providing opportunities for women to receive education or work on the frontlines of food, agriculture and nutrition, we are taking action to build a culture where people thrive,” said Tarakçıoğlu. “Through this program we believe these women will contribute to Turkey’s bright future.”
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"As one of the most established foundations in Turkey, which has been serving for 54 years, TEV’s main goal is to give scholarships to successful students with limited opportunities and to ensure equal opportunities in education,” said Yildiz Günay, General Manager of TEV,. " “We are excited to partner with Cargill to support female students as part of the “60 Leaders of/for Futures program.”
 
Cargill started its operations in Turkey 60 years ago in the food space and diversified its operations through time thanks to investments, new technologies and R&D efforts. The company serves its Turkish customers with an extensive and innovative portfolio of more than 100 products spanning food, animal nutrition and bioindustrial. In Turkey, Cargill has 4 production facilities, 3 offices and 670 employees. This program is one example of how Cargill has been working to enrich the community, provide employment, increase access to nutritious foods and engage its community throughout its 60 years in Turkey.