Bahadir Samli, CIO of ING Belgium, is in the TOP 5 for the ‘This is IT: ICT & Digital Coach of the year 2024 award.
Earlier this year, Bahadir had a chat with Amon International. His fresh ideas on how to lead people are so inspiring that he’s up for a big award. He believes in mixing different kinds of people to make a better team and really make a difference.
> You can read the full interview at Amon.be.
What does the award represent?
On 21 November 2024, during the This is IT event, Amon will crown the best people manager in IT. The award recognises the coaching, leadership, personal growth, and positive impact that managers can have on their teams and organisations, but also aims to put talented ICT teams of Belgian companies in the spotlight.
Recognition for Bahadir and for ING Tech Belgium
Every day, ING Belgium aims to offer thousands of customers a smooth, simple, and pleasant digital experience. To achieve this, we have around 1,500 IT specialists working in the background. A vibrant group of proficient individuals from around the globe, each contributing their unique flair while working in seamless cooperation.
Bahadir: “My vision on coaching leadership is very simple. Choose the right people for the right roles, challenge them to ask questions and push their boundaries, empower them to find solutions, and challenge the norm.“
A dream team is one where caring and daring go hand in hand
If you ask Bahadir about the foundations of building and maintaining a robust team, and he will emphasize the importance of engaged listening, providing autonomy, and remaining approachable. It’s about demonstrating genuine interest, expressing gratitude, and upholding commitments. Bahadir believes that it is a manager’s role to cultivate an environment where team members are valued and encouraged to embrace challenges.
Bahadir running for coach of the year
Following his interview, Bahadir was nominated for the above-mentioned award for his authentic approach to leadership, which enables a large and diverse team to work together harmoniously. You gave him your support by voting for him. And now Bahadir is in the top 5, which is something to be proud of. We look forward to the final results in November.