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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).{{citation needed|date= June 2023}}

In 1990-1991, he attended the management trainee program of [[American Express Bank]].{{citation needed|date= June 2023}}
In 1990-1991, he attended the management trainee program of [[American Express Bank]].{{citation needed|date= June 2023}}

From 1992 to 1994, he was an [[Financial analyst|analyst]] at [[Morgan Stanley]].{{citation needed|date= June 2023}}
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}}
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 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}}
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}}.
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}}
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 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 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>

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 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>
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>



Revision as of 16:39, 3 August 2023

Ali Koç
Ali Koç
Official portrait, 2007
President of Fenerbahçe SK
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)
RelationsMustafa Vehbi Koç (brother)
Mehmet Ömer Koç (brother)
Children2
Parent(s)Rahmi Koç
Çiğdem Simavi
ResidenceTurkey
Alma materRice University Harvard University
OccupationBusinessman (Member of the Board Koç Holding)
AwardsOrder of the British Empire
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

Ali Koç, speaker at World Economic Forum, Davos, Switzrerland, (2008).

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] In 1990-1991, he attended the management trainee program of American Express Bank.[citation needed] From 1992 to 1994, he was an analyst at Morgan Stanley.[citation needed] In 1997, he joined Koç Holding, and held various senior positions within the company.[citation needed] From 2006 to 2010, he was the president of corporate communication and information of the family group.[2][3] He was former board member of Süper Lig football club giant Fenerbahçe.[citation needed] He served his fourth two-year term as vice-president since Aziz Yıldırım came to power.[citation needed]

Koç is a Rotarian and a member of the Istanbul Open Sea Yacht Club and New York Yacht Club[citation needed]. 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.[citation needed] 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.[4] 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.[5] In June 2022, he was elected as the president of the Turkish Union of Clubs.[6]

Personal life

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

References

  1. ^ "Yildirim Ali Koc". Forbes.
  2. ^ "Ali Koç" (in Turkish). 2013-08-29. Retrieved 2013-08-29.
  3. ^ "Executive profile". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2016-04-13.
  4. ^ "Ali Koç, scion of Turkey's wealthiest family, elected Fenerbahçe chair". hurriyetdailynews.com. Retrieved 2018-06-03.
  5. ^ "Honorary Awards to Foreign Nationals in 2022". Gov.UK. 2022.
  6. ^ "Kulüpler Birliği Vakfının yeni başkanı Ali Koç oldu" (in Turkish). Anadolu Agency. Retrieved 21 June 2022.