Murat Ülker

Murat Ülker
Born 1959
Residence Istanbul, Turkey
Nationality Turkish
Alma mater Boğaziçi University
Occupation Owner & Chairman of Yıldız Holding
Owner & Chairman of Ülker
Net worth IncreaseUS$4.4 billion (April 2015)[1]
Children 3
Parent(s) Sabri Ülker
Relatives Asim Ülker (uncle)

Murat Ülker (born 1955) is a Turkish businessman, chairman of Ülker and Yıldız Holding, Turkey's largest food producer.

Early life

Murat Ülker was born in 1959,[1] the son of the late Sabri Ülker (died 12 June 2012, aged 92).[2] He is a graduate of Boğaziçi University.[1] Ülker, a Turkish manufacturer of biscuits, crackers, and chocolates, was founded in 1944 by his father Sabri Ülker and his uncle 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]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Murat Ulker". Forbes. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
  2. "Majlis Chairman offers condolences over Sabri Ülker’s death". QHA. 13 June 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2015.