Ali Koç
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Ali Koç | |
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| President of Fenerbahçe SK | |
| Assumed office 3 June 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Aziz Yıldırım |
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| Born | Ali Yıldırım Koç 2 April 1967 Istanbul, Turkey |
| Citizenship | Turkish |
| Spouse |
Nevbahar Demirağ (m. 2005) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Rahmi Koç Çiğdem Simavi |
| Residence(s) | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Alma mater | Rice University, Harvard University |
| Occupation | Businessman (Member of the Board Koç Holding) |
Ali Yıldırım Koç (Turkish pronunciation: [ali kotʃ], born 2 April 1967) is a Turkish businessman. He is a third-generation member of Turkey's wealthiest Koç family and the youngest son of Rahmi Koç. On 3 June 2018, he became the 37th president of Fenerbahçe Sports Club.
Biography
After finishing high school at Harrow School (1980–85), London, he received his B.A. in Managerial Studies from Rice University (1985–89), Houston, Texas, followed by his MBA from Harvard Business School (1995–97).
In 1990-1991, he attended the management trainee program of American Express Bank. From 1992 to 1994, he was an analyst at Morgan Stanley. In 1997, he joined Koç Holding, and held various senior positions within the company. From 2006 to 2010, he was the president of corporate communication and information of the family group.[1][2]
He was former board member of Süper Lig football club giant Fenerbahçe. He served his fourth two-year term as vice-president since Aziz Yıldırım came to power. Ali Koç is a Rotarian and a member of the Istanbul Open Sea Yacht Club and New York Yacht Club. Ali Koç currently serves on the Board of Directors of Endeavor Turkey, an international non-profit development organization that finds and supports high-impact entrepreneurs in emerging markets. He was elected the 37th Fenerbahçe Sports Club president on the third of June 2018, beating former president and candidate Aziz Yildirim with 77.6% of the votes for a three year long term.[3]
Private life
Ali Yıldırım Koç married Nevbahar Demirağ in 2005. They have two children.
See also
External links
References
- ^ "Ali Koç" (in Turkish). 2013-08-29. Retrieved 2013-08-29.
- ^ "Executive profile". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2016-04-13.
- ^ "Ali Koç, scion of Turkey's wealthiest family, elected Fenerbahçe chair". hurriyetdailynews.com. Retrieved 2018-06-03.