Background
He is a third-generation member of Turkey"s wealthiest Koç family and the youngest son of Rahmi Koç.
He is a third-generation member of Turkey"s wealthiest Koç family and the youngest son of Rahmi Koç.
Harvard University; Harrow School. Rice University.
After finishing the high school at Harrow School (1980-1985), London, he received his Bachelor of Arts in Managerial Studies from Rice University (1985-1989), Houston, Texas, followed by his Master"s degree from Harvard University (1995-1997). He worked in various companies in the United States and in the and became chief executive of the information technologies group of the holding. Vehbi Koç, who died in 1996 at the age of 95, created the Corporation, Turkey"s largest industrial conglomerate.
By first forming joint ventures with General Electric to make light bulbs and Ford Motor Company to build buses and trucks, and continually expanding his activities, Koç built up an empire that, according to the Financial Times generates nearly 5% of Turkish exports.
Corporation has more than $12 billion in sales annually and employs over 80,000 people. He served his fourth two-year term since Aziz Yıldırım board coming to power.
He was as "Vice-President" of the club The company and the Koç Foundation are known for their commitment to philanthropy, especially in the area of education.
Koç currently serves on the Board of Directors of Endeavor Turkey.
Endeavor, an international non-profit development organization that finds and supports high-impact entrepreneurs in emerging markets.
He was former board member of Süper Lig football club giant Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü. Ali Koç is a Rotarian and a member of the Istanbul Open Sea Yacht Club and New York Yacht Club.