Multinational companies have long been drawn to Turkey, thanks to its strong talent pool and central location within the Europe, Middle East and Africa, or EMEA, region. In many cases, companies have been operating in the country for decades with local teams spanning technical, operational and commercial roles. If you’re looking to familiarize yourself with the multinational companies in Turkey, this list of companies is good place to start.
Multinational Companies in Turkey to Know
- Mondelez International
- Pfizer
- SAP
- Amazon
- Gusto
Top Multinational Companies in Turkey
Headquartered in the United States with more than 80,000 employees globally, Pfizer is one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. Pfizer has been operating in Turkey since 1957, and currently has nearly 600 employees in the country. The company’s Turkey-based team worked on the clinical trials of the Covid-19 vaccine developed in collaboration by Pfizer and BioNTech.
JumpCloud offers secure, efficient access to an organization’s technology resources, no matter the device or location. The company’s Open Directory Platform delivers a cloud-based solution for IT, security operations and DevOps teams to oversee employee identities and devices. This leverages conditional access controls rooted in Zero Trust principles. Since its inception in 2012, the platform has expanded to serve more than 150,000 organizations globally.
Enterprise software giant SAP employs more than 100,000 people around the world, delivering solutions that help companies streamline operations, manage their workforces and employ cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence. The company has offices in Istanbul and Ankara.
A provider of all-in-one HR software, Gusto helps companies track attendance, manage payroll and support recruiters and hiring managers throughout the recruiting process. The company is headquartered in San Francisco with team members spread across the world, including in Turkey.
Udemy offers thousands of hours of upskilling resources through its educational platform. The company allows users to access courses for a variety of topics taught by industry experts. Udemy also provides employers business plans to provide courses and certifications to their employees. It has Turkish offices in Istanbul and Ankara.
Mondelēz International, the American consumer packaged goods company behind brands like Toblerone, Ritz, Oreos and Philadelphia, employs around 91,000 people in more than 80 countries around the world. The company has a sizable presence in Turkey, including an office in Gebze.
Amazon is one of the world’s largest companies, employing more than 1.5 million people worldwide. The company has a significant presence in Turkey, including technology and business functions as well as a range of positions supporting Amazon’s e-commerce operations in the country.
