Ömer M. Koç

Ömer M. Koç received his B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1985. He worked at Kofisa Trading for one year. He completed his MBA at Columbia University in 1989. Mr. Koç worked at Ramerica International Inc. and then he joined Koç Group in 1990 and held various senior positions such as Manager at Gazal A.Ş., Financial Coordinator, Vice President and President of Energy Group at Koç Holding. He became a Member of the Board of Directors of Koç Holding in 2004, and served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2008. On February 22, 2016, he was appointed as the Chairman of Koç Holding. He is also the Chairman of Turkish Educational Foundation Board of Trustees, Chairman of Koç University Board of Trustees, President of Geyre Foundation, Chairman of Yapı Kredi Culture, Arts and Publishing Board of Directors, and Chairman of Tüpraş Board of Directors. Ömer M. Koç has been on the Board of Directors at Aygaz A.Ş. since 1996, and has been the Vice Chairman since 2001.