Koç Holding A.Ş. is Turkey’s largest industrial conglomerate, operating across a broad spectrum of sectors including energy, automotive, consumer durables, finance and services. Established in 1963 as the umbrella organization for the Koç Group, the company traces its roots back to Vehbi Koç’s founding of a small hardware store in Istanbul in 1926. Over the decades, Koç Holding has expanded organically and through strategic acquisitions to become a market leader in its domestic economy while cultivating a significant international footprint.
In the automotive sector, Koç Holding holds prominent stakes in leading joint ventures such as Ford Otosan and Tofaş, manufacturing passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and automotive components for global markets. Its energy activities include Tüpraş, Turkey’s largest oil refiner, and Aygaz, a major LPG distributor, alongside a growing network of fuel stations under the Opet and Aytemiz banners. Through Arçelik, the holding is also a global player in household appliances and electronics, producing brands such as Beko and Grundig to serve millions of consumers across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.
The conglomerate’s financial arm encompasses banking, consumer finance and leasing, supporting both retail and corporate clients through institutions like Yapı Kredi and Koç Finansman. Koç Holding further diversifies into information technology and digital services via KoçSistem, and is active in defense and commercial vehicle manufacturing through Otokar. Its portfolio is reinforced by strategic partnerships and joint ventures that enhance its competitive position in domestic and international markets.
Headquartered in Istanbul, Koç Holding maintains operations in more than 50 countries, exporting goods and services to over 120 markets. Under the leadership of Chairman Ömer M. Koç and President and CEO Levent Çakıroğlu, the company emphasizes sustainability, innovation and corporate governance. Koç Holding continues to invest in research and development, renewable energy projects and digital transformation initiatives, aiming to uphold its legacy of entrepreneurship while driving future growth for stakeholders around the world.
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