Murat Ülker
Murat Ülker | |
|---|---|
American Institute of Baking Die Süßwaren-Akademie | |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Title | Chairman, Yıldız Holding |
| Spouse | Married |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Sabri Ülker Güzide İman |
Murat Ülker (born 1959) is a Turkish billionaire businessman, and the chairman of Yıldız Holding, the largest food company in the CEEMEA region (Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa). Yıldız owns businesses including Godiva Chocolatier, pladis, and Sok.[1]
Early life
Murat Ülker was born to Sabri Ülker and Güzide İman on 21 March 1959 in
Career
In 1984, Ülker joined the
In 2000, Ülker became the CEO of Yıldız Holding, before becoming its chairman in 2008.[4] Under his chairmanship, Yıldız Holding expanded its business and made several acquisitions including GODIVA Chocolatier in 2008 and United Biscuits in 2014.[5] In 2016, Yildiz formed a new global business, pladis, by bringing together three of its brands: Ülker, United Biscuits, and DeMet’s Candy Company.[6]
Philanthropy
In 2009, the Ülker family established the Sabri Ulker Foundation to make a lasting contribution to public health around the areas of food and nutrition.[citation needed]
In 2014, the Ülker family contributed $24 million to Harvard University.[7] The funding, distributed over 10 years, was provided to establish The Sabri Ülker Center for Nutrient, Genetic, and Metabolic Research at the T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The center addresses chronic and complex diseases to help millions of people with illnesses such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.[8]
Personal life
Murat Ülker is married, with three children, and lives in Istanbul.[9]
He is an art collector.
Ülker aided in the foundation of the
In 2018, Ülker was named the richest businessperson in Turkey with a net worth of $4.8 billion.[16][17]
References
- ^ "Forbes, Türkiye'nin en zengin insanları listesini açıkladı" (in Turkish). Mlliyet. 1 March 2018.
- ^ "Murat Ülker" (in Turkish). Biyografi. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Dünyanın en varlıklı insanları kimler?" (in Turkish). Super Haber TV. 7 March 2018.
- ^ "Murat Ülker 'Evet' dedi: Aile geleneğimiz!" (in Turkish). Super Haber. 11 April 2017.
- ^ "Ülker to become international Pladis". Daily Sabah. 17 January 2016.
- ^ "Murat Ülker'den 'Ülker ve Pladis' açıklaması" (in Turkish). Sabah. 3 January 2018.
- ^ "$24 Million Gift to Harvard School of Public Health to Establish Center for Nutrient, Genetic, and Metabolic Research". News. 30 September 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
- ^ "$24-Million Donation to School of Public Health". Harvard Magazine. 24 September 2014.
- ^ "Forbes profile: Murat Ulker". Forbes. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ Why is Murat Ülker’s sponsorship of Istanbul Modern important?, retrieved 10 January 2022
- ^ İstanbul Modern presents a retrospective of Burhan Dogançay, retrieved 10 January 2022
- ^ Chris Waugh (17 October 2017). "Who is Murat Ulker? The Turkish billionaire linked with £220million Newcastle United takeover bid". Mirror.
- ^ Craig Johns (17 October 2017). "Who is Murat Ulker? A closer look at the Turkish businessman linked with buying Newcastle United". Chronicle Live.
- ^ "Murat Ülker: "Sabri Bey, Ülkerspor'un kuruluşuna, şampiyonluk şartıyla izin verdi."" (in Turkish). Sabri Ulker in Hayathi Kayesi.
- ^ "Yıldız Holding Başkanı, Ülker Grubu'nun sahibi Murat Ülker, geçtiğimiz yıl gündeme getirdiği futboldan çekilme düşüncesini uygulamaya koydu" (in Turkish). Borsa Gundem. 15 October 2015.
- ^ "Murat Ülker 5. defa Türkiye'nin en zengini" (in Turkish). Turkiye. 2 March 2018.
- ^ "Forbes milyarderler listesinde 40 Türk! Murat Ülker, Türklerde ilk sırada" (in Turkish). Gidahatti. 6 March 2018.
External links
- Official website
Media related to Murat Ülker at Wikimedia Commons
