Semahat Sevim Arsel (born 1928) is a Turkish billionaire businesswoman. She is a director of Koç Holding, the largest industrial conglomerate in Turkey, and the eldest child of its founder, Vehbi Koç (1901–1996). She owns 6.15% of the family business. As of August 2022, her net worth was estimated at US$1.6 billion.[2]
Semahat Sevim Arsel | |
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| Born | Semahat Sevim 1928 (age 95–96) Ankara, Turkey |
| Alma mater | American College for Girls |
| Known for | Director of Koç Holding |
| Spouse | Nusret Arsel (deceased) |
| Parent(s) | Vehbi Koç Sadberk Koç[1] |
Early life edit
Arsel was born in Ankara in 1928, the eldest child of Vehbi Koç (1901-1996).[3][4]
Arsel graduated from the American College for Girls in Istanbul.[5][6][7][better source needed]
Career edit
Arsel founded the Koç University School of Nursing.[6][7][better source needed] As of August 2021, Forbes estimated her net worth at US$1.9 billion.[4] Arsel is the chairperson of the Vehbi Koç Foundation.[1][8]
Personal life edit
Her husband Nusret Arsel died in January 2014.[9] They had no children. She lives in Istanbul.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b Anadolu Ajansı (13 July 2016). "Türkiye'nin 2015 yılı vergi rekortmeni Semahat Sevim Arsel". NTV. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ "Forbes profile: Semahat Sevim Arsel". Forbes. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
- ^ "Türkiye'nin vergi rekortmenleri Koç ailesinden". Radikal. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ^ a b c "Semahat Sevim Arsel". Forbes. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ^ "Executive Profile* Semahat Sevim Arsel". Bloomberg. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ^ a b "Semahat". Reuters. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ^ a b "Turkey's Koç Foundation Provides Global Model for Vocational Education | Synergos". www.synergos.org. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
- ^ "Board of Management". vkv.org.tr.
- ^ "Koç Ailesi'ni Üzen Ölüm: Nusret Arsel Vefat Etti". haberler.com. January 18, 2014.