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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
After finishing [[high school]] at [[Harrow School]] (1980–85), London, he received a BA degree in Managerial Studies from [[Rice University]] (1985–89), [[Houston, Texas]], followed by an MBA degree from [[Harvard Business School]] (1995–97).{{citation needed|date= June 2023}}
After finishing high school at [[Harrow School]] (1980–85), London, he received a BA degree in Managerial Studies from [[Rice University]] (1985–89), [[Houston, Texas]], followed by an MBA degree from [[Harvard Business School]] (1995–97).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chatham House: About Us |url=https://www.chathamhouse.org/about-us/our-people/ali-y-koc |website=Chatham House}}</ref> In 1990-1991, he attended the management trainee program of [[American Express Bank]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Koç Holding {{!}} Ali Y. Koç |url=https://www.koc.com.tr/hakkinda/yonetim-kurulu/ali-koc |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=www.koc.com.tr}}</ref>
From 1992 to 1994, he was an [[Financial analyst|analyst]] at [[Morgan Stanley]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Koç, Ali Y(ıldırım) - VKV |url=https://encyclopedia.vkv.org.tr/Categories/People/Koc-Family/Koc,-Ali-Y(ildirim) |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=encyclopedia.vkv.org.tr}}</ref>
In 1990-1991, he attended the management trainee program of [[American Express Bank]].{{citation needed|date= June 2023}}
In 1997, he joined [[Koç Holding]], and held various senior positions within the company.<ref name=":0" />
From 1992 to 1994, he was an [[Financial analyst|analyst]] at [[Morgan Stanley]].{{citation needed|date= June 2023}}
In 1997, he joined [[Koç Holding]], and held various senior positions within the company.{{citation needed|date= June 2023}}
From 2006 to 2010, he was the president of corporate communication and information of the family group.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.biyografi.net/kisiayrinti.asp?kisiid=1130|title=Ali Koç|date=2013-08-29|language=tr|accessdate=2013-08-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId=309036001&privcapId=2491667|title=Executive profile|website=Bloomberg.com|access-date=2016-04-13}}</ref>
From 2006 to 2010, he was the president of corporate communication and information of the family group.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.biyografi.net/kisiayrinti.asp?kisiid=1130|title=Ali Koç|date=2013-08-29|language=tr|accessdate=2013-08-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId=309036001&privcapId=2491667|title=Executive profile|website=Bloomberg.com|access-date=2016-04-13}}</ref>
He was former board member of [[Süper Lig]] football club giant [[Fenerbahçe S.K.|Fenerbahçe]].{{citation needed|date= June 2023}} He served his fourth two-year term as vice-president since [[Aziz Yıldırım]] came to power.{{citation needed|date= June 2023}} Koç is a [[Rotary International|Rotarian]] and a member of the Istanbul Open Sea Yacht Club and [[New York Yacht Club]]{{citation needed|date= June 2023}}. Ali Koç currently serves on the Board of Directors of [[Endeavor (non-profit)|Endeavor]] Turkey, an international non-profit development organization that finds and supports high-impact entrepreneurs in emerging markets.{{citation needed|date= June 2023}}
He was former board member of [[Süper Lig]] football club giant [[Fenerbahçe S.K.|Fenerbahçe]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=DHA |first=Daily Sabah with |date=2024-06-12 |title=Ali Koç hits it out of park with 3rd term as Fenerbahçe president |url=https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/ali-koc-hits-it-out-of-park-with-3rd-term-as-fenerbahce-president |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=Daily Sabah |language=en-US}}</ref> He served his fourth two-year term as vice-president since [[Aziz Yıldırım]] came to power.<ref name=":1" /> Koç is a [[Rotary International|Rotarian]] and a member of the Istanbul Open Sea Yacht Club and [[New York Yacht Club]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Good Returns: Yıldırım Ali Koç |url=https://www.goodreturns.in/yildirim-ali-koc-net-worth-and-biography-blnr4360.html |website=Good Returns}}</ref> Ali Koç currently serves on the Board of Directors of [[Endeavor (non-profit)|Endeavor]] Turkey, an international non-profit development organization that finds and supports high-impact entrepreneurs in emerging markets.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ertem |first=Alev |date=2021-06-22 |title=Endeavor Derneği’nin 8. Olağan Genel Kurul Toplantısı Gerçekleşti! |url=https://turkiye.endeavor.org/endeavor-derneginin-8-olagan-genel-kurul-toplantisi-gerceklesti/ |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=Endeavor Türkiye |language=en-US}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/ali-koc-dethrones-aziz-yildirim-as-fenerbahce-chairman-132749|title=Ali Koç, scion of Turkey's wealthiest family, elected Fenerbahçe chair|website=hurriyetdailynews.com|access-date=2018-06-03}}</ref>
He was elected the 37th [[Fenerbahçe]] Sports Club president on the third of June 2018, beating former president and candidate [[Aziz Yıldırım|Aziz Yildırım]] with 77.6% of the votes for a three year long term.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/ali-koc-dethrones-aziz-yildirim-as-fenerbahce-chairman-132749|title=Ali Koç, scion of Turkey's wealthiest family, elected Fenerbahçe chair|website=hurriyetdailynews.com|access-date=2018-06-03}}</ref> In June 2022, he was elected as the president of the [[Turkish Union of Clubs]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Kulüpler Birliği Vakfının yeni başkanı Ali Koç oldu|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/futbol/kulupler-birligi-vakfinin-yeni-baskani-ali-koc-oldu/2619093|publisher=[[Anadolu Agency]]|language=Tr|access-date=21 June 2022}}</ref> He was awarded as [[Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire]] (CBE), for services to Trade and Investment between United Kingdom and Turkey.<ref>{{cite web |title=Honorary Awards to Foreign Nationals in 2022 |date=2022 |publisher=Gov.UK |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/honorary-british-awards-to-foreign-nationals-2022/honorary-awards-to-foreign-nationals-in-2022}}</ref> Koç is a member of the Global Advisory Council of [[Bank of America]], the Global Board of Advisors at the [[Council on Foreign Relations]], and the Board of Trustees at [[Chatham House]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gazetesi |first=Dünya |date=2013-01-25 |title=Ali Koç, BofA küresel danışmanlık komitesine girdi |url=https://www.dunya.com/ekonomi/ali-koc-bofa-kuresel-danismanlik-komitesine-girdi-haberi-199030 |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=Dünya Gazetesi |language=tr-TR}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Global Board of Advisors {{!}} Council on Foreign Relations |url=https://www.cfr.org/global-board-advisors |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=www.cfr.org |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title="Chatham House-Koç Holding Yuvarlak Masa Toplantısı" |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/isdunyasi/holding/chatham-house-koc-holding-yuvarlak-masa-toplantisinin-dorduncusu-gerceklestirildi/683913 |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=www.aa.com.tr}}</ref>
In June 2022, he was awarded as [[Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire]] (CBE), for services to Trade and Investment between United Kingdom and Turkey.<ref>{{cite web |title=Honorary Awards to Foreign Nationals in 2022 |date=2022 |publisher=Gov.UK |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/honorary-british-awards-to-foreign-nationals-2022/honorary-awards-to-foreign-nationals-in-2022}}</ref>
In June 2022, he was elected as the president of the [[Turkish Union of Clubs]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Kulüpler Birliği Vakfının yeni başkanı Ali Koç oldu|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/futbol/kulupler-birligi-vakfinin-yeni-baskani-ali-koc-oldu/2619093|publisher=[[Anadolu Agency]]|language=Tr|access-date=21 June 2022}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
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* '''[[Women's Basketball Super League]]:''' [[2018–19 Turkish Women's Basketball League|2018–19]], [[2020–21 Women's Basketball Super League|2020–21]], [[2021–22 Women's Basketball Super League|2021–22]], [[2022–23 Women's Basketball Super League|2022–23]], [[2023–24 Women's Basketball Super League|2023–24]]
* '''[[Women's Basketball Super League]]:''' [[2018–19 Turkish Women's Basketball League|2018–19]], [[2020–21 Women's Basketball Super League|2020–21]], [[2021–22 Women's Basketball Super League|2021–22]], [[2022–23 Women's Basketball Super League|2022–23]], [[2023–24 Women's Basketball Super League|2023–24]]
* '''[[Turkish Women's Basketball Cup]]:''' 2018–19, 2019–20, 2023–24
* '''[[Turkish Women's Basketball Cup]]:''' 2018–19, 2019–20, 2023–24
* '''[[Turkish Women's Basketball Presidential Cup]]:''' 2019
* '''[[Turkish Women's Basketball Presidential Cup|Women's Basketball Presidential Cup]]:''' 2019, 2024


=== [[Fenerbahçe S.K. (men's volleyball)|Men's volleyball]] ===
=== [[Fenerbahçe S.K. (men's volleyball)|Men's volleyball]] ===
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* '''[[Turkish Women's Volleyball League]]:''' [[2022–23 Turkish Women's Volleyball League|2022–23]], [[2023–24 Turkish Women's Volleyball League|2023–24]]
* '''[[Turkish Women's Volleyball League]]:''' [[2022–23 Turkish Women's Volleyball League|2022–23]], [[2023–24 Turkish Women's Volleyball League|2023–24]]
* '''[[Turkish Women's Volleyball Cup]]:''' 2023–24
* '''[[Turkish Women's Volleyball Cup]]:''' 2023–24
* '''[[Turkish Women's Volleyball Super Cup]]:''' 2022
* '''[[Turkish Women's Volleyball Super Cup]]:''' 2022, 2024


==External links==
==External links==

Latest revision as of 00:17, 8 December 2024

Ali Koç
Ali Koç
Ali Koç in 2024
President of Fenerbahçe
Assumed office
3 June 2018
Preceded byAziz Yıldırım
President of Turkish Union of Clubs
Assumed office
21 June 2022
Preceded byAhmet Ağaoğlu
Personal details
Born
Yıldırım Ali Koç[1]

(1967-04-02) 2 April 1967 (age 57)
Istanbul, Turkey
Spouse
Nevbahar Demirağ
(m. 2005)
Children2
Parent(s)Rahmi Koç
Çiğdem Simavi
RelativesMustafa Vehbi Koç (brother)
Mehmet Ömer Koç (brother)
Alma materHarrow School
Rice University
Harvard University
OccupationBusinessman (Member of the board, Koç Holding)
WebsiteOfficial Website

Yıldırım Ali Koç (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. In June 2018, he became the 37th president of Fenerbahçe Sports Club.

Biography

After finishing high school at Harrow School (1980–85), London, he received a BA degree in Managerial Studies from Rice University (1985–89), Houston, Texas, followed by an MBA degree from Harvard Business School (1995–97).[2] In 1990-1991, he attended the management trainee program of American Express Bank.[3] From 1992 to 1994, he was an analyst at Morgan Stanley.[4] In 1997, he joined Koç Holding, and held various senior positions within the company.[4] From 2006 to 2010, he was the president of corporate communication and information of the family group.[5][6] He was former board member of Süper Lig football club giant Fenerbahçe.[7] He served his fourth two-year term as vice-president since Aziz Yıldırım came to power.[7] Koç is a Rotarian and a member of the Istanbul Open Sea Yacht Club and New York Yacht Club.[8] 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.[9] He was elected the 37th Fenerbahçe Sports Club president on the third of June 2018, beating former president and candidate Aziz Yildırım with 77.6% of the votes for a three year long term.[10] In June 2022, he was elected as the president of the Turkish Union of Clubs.[11] He was awarded as Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), for services to Trade and Investment between United Kingdom and Turkey.[12] Koç is a member of the Global Advisory Council of Bank of America, the Global Board of Advisors at the Council on Foreign Relations, and the Board of Trustees at Chatham House.[13][14][15]

Personal life

Ali Koç married Nevbahar Demirağ in 2005. They have two children.[16]

Honours during Fenerbahçe presidency

References

  1. ^ "Yildirim Ali Koc". Forbes.
  2. ^ "Chatham House: About Us". Chatham House.
  3. ^ "Koç Holding | Ali Y. Koç". www.koc.com.tr. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  4. ^ a b "Koç, Ali Y(ıldırım) - VKV". encyclopedia.vkv.org.tr. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  5. ^ "Ali Koç" (in Turkish). 2013-08-29. Retrieved 2013-08-29.
  6. ^ "Executive profile". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2016-04-13.
  7. ^ a b DHA, Daily Sabah with (2024-06-12). "Ali Koç hits it out of park with 3rd term as Fenerbahçe president". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  8. ^ "Good Returns: Yıldırım Ali Koç". Good Returns.
  9. ^ Ertem, Alev (2021-06-22). "Endeavor Derneği'nin 8. Olağan Genel Kurul Toplantısı Gerçekleşti!". Endeavor Türkiye. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  10. ^ "Ali Koç, scion of Turkey's wealthiest family, elected Fenerbahçe chair". hurriyetdailynews.com. Retrieved 2018-06-03.
  11. ^ "Kulüpler Birliği Vakfının yeni başkanı Ali Koç oldu" (in Turkish). Anadolu Agency. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
  12. ^ "Honorary Awards to Foreign Nationals in 2022". Gov.UK. 2022.
  13. ^ Gazetesi, Dünya (2013-01-25). "Ali Koç, BofA küresel danışmanlık komitesine girdi". Dünya Gazetesi (in Turkish). Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  14. ^ "Global Board of Advisors | Council on Foreign Relations". www.cfr.org. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  15. ^ ""Chatham House-Koç Holding Yuvarlak Masa Toplantısı"". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  16. ^ "Koç, Nevbahar". ansiklopedi.vkv.org.tr (in Turkish). Vehbi Koç Vakfı Ansiklopedisi. Retrieved 4 November 2023.