Career
Basketball career
Canaydın began to play professional basketball in 1958. He retired from basketball in 1964. Business career
In 1963, Canaydın started his business career in the textile sector, in which his father had a company.
Özhan Canaydın assigned his business to professional managers after being elected as President of Galatasaray in 2002.
Canaydin has also served for Galatasaray under the presidencies of Ali Tanrıyar, Alp Yalman and legendary President Faruk Süren. Canaydin was re-elected chairman of Galatasaray on 25 March 2006.He assigned his business to professional managers after being elected Galatasaray chairman in 2002.
Canaydın also served for Galatasaray as a board member under chairmen Ali Tanrıyar, Alp Yalman and Faruk Süren. Canaydın was elected chairman for a second term on 25 March 2006 but resigned from his position in 2008 due to health issues.
He also served as the president of the Super League Clubs Union.
Due to poor health, he resigned from his position in 2008. Personal life
Death
He died on 22 March 2010 from pancreatic cancer, aged 67.
