Turkey has a thriving business landscape, with billionaires excelling in industries like food manufacturing, construction, energy, and finance. As of 2025, the following ten individuals hold the highest net worth in the country.
Summary Table
|
Rank |
Name |
Net
Worth |
Industry |
|
1 |
Murat Ülker |
$5.1 B |
Food & Beverages |
|
2 |
Şaban Cemil Kazancı |
$3.0 B |
Energy |
|
3 |
Erman Ilıcak |
$2.6 B |
Construction |
|
4 |
İpek Kıraç |
$2.6 B |
Diversified |
|
5 |
Semahat Sevim Arsel |
$2.5 B |
Diversified |
|
6 |
Hamdi Ulukaya |
$2.3 B |
Food & Beverages |
|
7 |
Mustafa Rahmi Koç |
$2.3 B |
Diversified |
|
8 |
Mehmet Sinan Tara & Family |
$2.2 B |
Construction |
|
9 |
Ferit Faik Şahenk |
$2.1 B |
Finance & Hospitality |
|
10 |
Filiz Şahenk |
$2.0 B |
Retail & Real Estate |
1. Murat Ülker
- Net Worth: $5.1 Billion
- Industry: Food & Beverages
Murat Ülker is Turkey’s richest person, thanks to his leadership of Yıldız Holding, the company behind Ülker biscuits and Godiva chocolates. His investments in global food brands and expansion into international markets continue to grow his fortune.
2. Şaban Cemil Kazancı
- Net Worth: $3.0 Billion
- Industry: Energy
Şaban Cemil Kazancı made his fortune through Aksa Energy, a key player in Turkey’s electricity production sector. His company’s expansion into renewable energy and international markets has solidified his wealth.
3. Erman Ilıcak
- Net Worth: $2.6 Billion
- Industry: Construction
Founder of Rönesans Holding, Erman Ilıcak made his fortune in large-scale infrastructure projects. His company has been involved in some of Turkey’s biggest developments, including hospitals, shopping malls, and energy plants.
4. İpek Kıraç
- Net Worth: $2.6 Billion
- Industry: Diversified
As the heiress to Kıraça Holding, İpek Kıraç has wealth tied to industries including automotive, technology, and energy. Her leadership in expanding the family empire into new markets has contributed to her growing fortune.
5. Semahat Sevim Arsel
- Net Worth: $2.5 Billion
- Industry: Diversified
Semahat Sevim Arsel is one of the wealthiest members of Turkey’s Koç Holding, the country’s largest conglomerate. She has stakes in finance, energy, and automotive sectors, including companies like Ford Otosan and Yapı Kredi Bank.
6. Hamdi Ulukaya
- Net Worth: $2.3 Billion
- Industry: Food & Beverages
Hamdi Ulukaya, founder of Chobani, revolutionized the yogurt industry in the United States. His success in expanding the brand worldwide has made him one of Turkey’s most successful entrepreneurs.
7. Mustafa Rahmi Koç
- Net Worth: $2.3 Billion
- Industry: Diversified
Mustafa Rahmi Koç is another key member of Koç Holding, a business empire with interests in automotive, banking, and energy. His influence in expanding the family fortune remains strong.
8. Mehmet Sinan Tara & Family
- Net Worth: $2.2 Billion
- Industry: Construction
The Tara family controls Enka İnşaat, one of Turkey’s largest construction firms. Their company has led major projects across Europe, Russia, and the Middle East, growing their fortune steadily.
9. Ferit Faik Şahenk
- Net Worth: $2.1 Billion
- Industry: Finance & Hospitality
Ferit Faik Şahenk leads Doğuş Group, a conglomerate with interests in banking, tourism, and real estate. His investments in luxury hotels and financial services keep him among Turkey’s wealthiest.
10. Filiz Şahenk
- Net Worth: $2.0 Billion
- Industry: Retail & Real Estate
Filiz Şahenk, a key shareholder in Doğuş Group, has built her wealth through investments in luxury brands, shopping malls, and hospitality ventures.
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