Murat Ülker
| Murat Ülker | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | March 21, 1959 |
| Residence | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Alma mater | Bogazici University |
| Occupation |
Owner of Ülker Chairman of Yıldız Holding |
| Net worth |
 US$4.2 billion (May 2015)[1] |
| Children | 3 |
Murat Ülker (born March 21, 1959) is a Turkish businessman, chairman of Ülker and Yıldız Holding, Turkey's largest food producer.
Early life
Murat Ülker was born in 1959 and is a graduate of Bogazici University.[1] He is a descendant of the founders of Ülker, a Turkish manufacturer of biscuits, crackers, and chocolates that was founded in 1944 by Sabri Ülker and Asim Ülker.
Career
According to Forbes, Ülker has a net worth of $4.0 billion, as of January 2015.[1]
Personal life
He is married with three children and lives in Istanbul.[1] Ülker is a collector of modern and contemporary Turkish art.[2] In November 2009, he acquired Burhan Dogançay's painting Mavi Senfoni (Blue Symphony) at auction for US$1,700,000; the highest price ever paid for a work by a living Turkish artist.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Murat Ulker". Forbes. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
- ↑ Murat Ülker Art Patron, retrieved 5 September 2016
- ↑ Yildiz Holding's Blue Symphony, retrieved 5 September 2016