Ali Yildirim Koç
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Yıldırım Ali Koç is the youngest son of Rahmi Koç
. After finishing the 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 Master's degree
from Harvard University
(1995-97). He worked in various companies in the USA and in the Koç Holding
and became chief executive of the information technologies group of the holding. He recently married Nevbahar Demirağ.
, who died in 1996 at the age of 95, created the Koç Holding Corp.
, Turkey's largest industrial conglomerate. By first forming joint ventures with General Electric
to make light bulbs and Ford Motor Co. to build buses and trucks, and continually expanding his activities, Koç built up an empire that, according to the Financial Times
generates nearly 5% of Turkish exports. Koç Holding Corp. has more than $12 billion in sales annually and employs 40,000 people.
football club giant Fenerbahçe SK
. He is currently serving his fourth two-year term since Aziz Yıldırım
board coming to power. He is as "Vice-President" of the club.
Ali Koç is a Rotarian
and a member of the Istanbul Open Sea Yacht Club and New York Yachting Club.
The company and the Koç Foundation are known for their commitment to philanthropy, especially in the area of education. Koç currently serves on the Board of Directors of Endeavor Turkey. Endeavor
, an international non-profit development organization that finds and supports high-impact entrepreneurs in emerging markets.
Rahmi Koç
Rahmi Mustafa Koç is a Turkish businessmanBorn in Ankara as the only son of one of Turkey's wealthiest man Vehbi Koç, he attended high school at Robert College in Istanbul after his primary education in Ankara. Rahmi Koç then studied at the Johns Hopkins University in the U.S. and received his B.A...
. After finishing the high school at Harrow School
Harrow School
Harrow School, commonly known simply as "Harrow", is an English independent school for boys situated in the town of Harrow, in north-west London.. The school is of worldwide renown. There is some evidence that there has been a school on the site since 1243 but the Harrow School we know today was...
(1980-85), London
London
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, he received his B.A. in Managerial Studies from Rice University
Rice University
William Marsh Rice University, commonly referred to as Rice University or Rice, is a private research university located on a heavily wooded campus in Houston, Texas, United States...
(1985-89), Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
, followed by his Master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
from Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
(1995-97). He worked in various companies in the USA and in the Koç Holding
Koç Holding
Koç Holding A.Ş. is the top industrial conglomeratein Turkey. The Koç family, one of Turkey's wealthiest families, controls the company with its headquarter in Nakkaştepe, Istanbul...
and became chief executive of the information technologies group of the holding. He recently married Nevbahar Demirağ.
Koç Holding
Vehbi KoçVehbi Koç
Vehbi Koç , born in Çoraklı, Ankara, Ottoman Empire, was a Turkish entrepreneur and philanthropist. He founded the Koç Group, one of Turkey’s largest and most prestigious group of companies...
, who died in 1996 at the age of 95, created the Koç Holding Corp.
Koç Holding
Koç Holding A.Ş. is the top industrial conglomeratein Turkey. The Koç family, one of Turkey's wealthiest families, controls the company with its headquarter in Nakkaştepe, Istanbul...
, Turkey's largest industrial conglomerate. By first forming joint ventures with General Electric
General Electric
General Electric Company , or GE, is an American multinational conglomerate corporation incorporated in Schenectady, New York and headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States...
to make light bulbs and Ford Motor Co. to build buses and trucks, and continually expanding his activities, Koç built up an empire that, according to the Financial Times
Financial Times
The Financial Times is an international business newspaper. It is a morning daily newspaper published in London and printed in 24 cities around the world. Its primary rival is the Wall Street Journal, published in New York City....
generates nearly 5% of Turkish exports. Koç Holding Corp. has more than $12 billion in sales annually and employs 40,000 people.
Social life
He is currently board member of Türkiye Süper LigiTurkcell Super League
The Süper Lig is a Turkish professional league for association football clubs. It is the top-flight of the Turkish football league system. It is one of the top leagues in the UEFA confederation and the winner of the competition automatically qualifies for the UEFA Champions League...
football club giant Fenerbahçe SK
Fenerbahçe SK
Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü is a professional sports club based in Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey. The club derives its name from the Fenerbahçe neighbourhood of Istanbul. Fenerbahçe is one of the biggest and the best supported clubs in Turkey. They are nicknamed Sarı Kanaryalar )...
. He is currently serving his fourth two-year term since Aziz Yıldırım
Aziz Yildirim
Aziz Yıldırım is currently the 52nd chairman of the Turkish multi sport club Fenerbahçe. He is currently serving his fifth two-year term since coming to helm. He has a degree in civil engineering....
board coming to power. He is as "Vice-President" of the club.
Ali Koç is a Rotarian
Rotary International
Rotary International is an organization of service clubs known as Rotary Clubs located all over the world. The stated purpose of the organization is to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help...
and a member of the Istanbul Open Sea Yacht Club and New York Yachting Club.
The company and the Koç Foundation are known for their commitment to philanthropy, especially in the area of education. Koç currently serves on the Board of Directors of Endeavor Turkey. Endeavor
Endeavor (non-profit)
Endeavor is a non-profit organization that pioneered the concept of High-Impact Entrepreneurship in emerging markets. Its mission is to “lead the global movement to catalyze long-term economic growth by selecting, mentoring, and accelerating the best High-Impact Entrepreneurs around the...
, an international non-profit development organization that finds and supports high-impact entrepreneurs in emerging markets.