Koç Holding A.Ş (Turkish pronunciation) is the largest industrial conglomerate in Turkey, and the only company in the country to be listed on the Fortune Global 500 as of 2023. The company, headquartered in Nakkaştepe, Istanbul, is controlled by the Koç family, one of Turkey’s wealthiest families. The company was organised into its current form in 1963 when founder Vehbi Koç, who established his first firm in 1926, combined all the companies bearing his name into Koç Holding.
History
The first firm that was to become Koç Holding was established in 1926 by Vehbi Koç. In 1984, Vehbi Koç handed his position as chairman of the board over to his son Rahmi M. Koç. In September 1988, the company moved its headquarters from Fındıklı, Istanbul, to Nakkaştepe on the Anatolian part of Istanbul. On 4 April 2003, Rahmi Koç retired and handed his position over to his eldest son Mustafa V. Koç. Rahmi Koç retained the title of honorary chairman and a seat on the board of directors. In February 2015, Levent Çakıroğlu replaced Turgay Durak as CEO. In 2016 Q1, Ömer Koç became the chairman of the board following the death of Mustafa V. Koç.
Koç Group Companies by Sector
| Sector | Companies |
|---|---|
| Energy |
Akpa A.Ş. Aygaz A.Ş. Demir Export A.Ş. – the operator of Eynez coal mine Ditaş Deniz İşletmeciliği ve Tankerciliği A.Ş. Entek Elektrik Üretimi A.Ş. Körfez Ulaştırma A.Ş. Opet Fuchs Madeni Yağ A.Ş. Opet Petrolcülük A.Ş. THY OPET Havacılık Yakıtları A.Ş. Tüpraş – Türkiye Petrol Rafinerileri A.Ş. |
| Finance |
Koç Finansman A.Ş. Yapı ve Kredi Bankası A.Ş. Yapı Kredi Faktoring A.Ş. Yapı Kredi Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş. Yapı Kredi Finansal Kiralama A.O. Yapı Kredi Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş. Yapı Kredi Kültür ve Sanat Yayıncılık Tic.ve San. A.Ş. |
| Consumer Durables |
Arçelik A.Ş. – includes Beko, Grundig, Indesit Arçelik-LG Klima – JV with LG Electronics Wat Motor San. ve Tic. A.Ş. Defy Appliances Ltd. |
| Automotive |
Ford Otomotiv San. A.Ş. Koç Fiat Kredi Finansman A.Ş. Otokar Otobüs Karoseri San. A.Ş. Otokar Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi A.Ş. Otokoç Otomotiv Tic. ve San. A.Ş. Otokoç Sigorta Aracılık Hizmetleri A.Ş. TOFAŞ Türk Otomobil Fabrikası A.Ş. Türk Traktör ve Ziraat Makinaları A.Ş. |
| Other Lines of Business |
Ark İnşaat A.Ş. Bilkom A.Ş. Divan Turizm İşletmeleri A.Ş. Düzey Tüketim A.Ş. Ingage Dijital Pazarlama A.Ş. Inventram A.Ş. Koç Bilgi ve Savunma Teknolojileri A.Ş. KoçDigital Çözümler A.Ş. Koçtaş Yapı Marketleri A.Ş. KoçSistem Bilgi ve İletişim Hizm. A.Ş. Ram Dış Ticaret A.Ş. RMK Marine Gemi Yapım Sanayi ve Deniz Taşımacılığı İşletmesi A.Ş. Setair Hava Taşımacılığı ve Hizm. A.Ş. Setur Marinaları Marina ve Yat İşletmeciliği Setur Servis Turistik A.Ş. Tanı Pazarlama ve İletişim Hizmetleri A.Ş. Tat Gıda Sanayi A.Ş. Tek-Art Kalamış ve Fenerbahçe Turizm Tesisleri A.Ş. Zer Merkezi Hizmetler A.Ş. |
Koç Holding Headquarters
| Location | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Headquarters | Nakkaştepe, Kuzguncuk Mahallesi, Kuzguncuk Cd. No:2, 34674 Üsküdar/Istanbul, Turkey |
| Phone | +90 216 531 00 00 |
| Website | www.koc.com.tr |
| Established | 1926 by Vehbi Koç |
🌍 Koç Holding Global Offices
| Region | Countries/Presence |
|---|---|
| 🇪🇺 Europe |
UK: Arçelik UK (Beko & Grundig HQ) Germany: Grundig Intermedia GmbH Austria: Beko Austria GmbH Romania: Arctic S.A. Italy, France, Netherlands: Regional offices for Arçelik, Beko, Grundig |
| 🇺🇸 United States |
Arçelik USA Inc. – Beko & Grundig distribution Ford Otosan – Joint ventures and business ties |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | Defy Appliances Ltd. – Arçelik subsidiary |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | Beko CIS – Sales and service in Moscow and regions |
| 🇨🇳 China |
Arçelik-LG (Joint venture) Offices for sourcing & manufacturing |
| 🇮🇳 India | Sourcing, manufacturing, and R&D hubs |
| 🌏 Asia-Pacific | Presence in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia – R&D and supply chain |
| 🌐 Digital & Innovation |
Inventram A.Ş. – Tech commercialization KoçDigital – AI and data solutions in EU and US |
🧭 Summary Table
| Region | Countries/Presence |
|---|---|
| Europe | UK, Germany, Romania, Italy, France, Netherlands, Austria |
| Americas | USA (Arçelik USA, Ford partnerships) |
| Africa | South Africa (Defy Appliances) |
| Asia | China, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia |
| Eurasia | Russia (Beko CIS), Central Asia links |
| Turkey | Istanbul HQ and country-wide operations |
Koç Holding Board of Directors
| Name ⇅ | Position ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rahmi M. Koç | Honorary Chair |
| Ömer M. Koç | Chair of the Board |
| Ali Y. Koç | Vice Chair of the Board |
| Semahat Arsel | Member |
| Caroline N. Koç | Member |
| İpek Kıraç | Member |
| Levent Çakıroğlu | Board Member CEO |
| Jacques A. Nasser | Member |
| Dr. Cem M. Kozlu | Independent Member |
| Peter Martyr | Independent Member |
| Michel Ray de Carvalho | Independent Member |
| Ömer Önhon | Independent Member |
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