Feyyaz Tokar Mansion is for sale! Who is Hamdi Ulukaya? Who is the new owner of the Feyyaz Tokar Mansion? What does Hamdi Ulukaya do?

According to a report in the Sabah newspaper, Hamdi Ulukaya, who is alleged to be purchasing the Feyyaz Tokar Mansion in 2024, has activated the purchase option by paying the monthly rent of 120 thousand dollars in advance for one year. The sale price of the mansion is stated to be 45 million dollars.

AMONG THE RICHEST IN TURKEY

According to Forbes, Ulukaya is the 10th richest person in Turkey as of 2024, with a net worth of 2.3 billion dollars.

The Feyyaz Tokar Mansion stands out on the Bosphorus with its modern architecture.

ABRAMOVICH HAD RENTED THE MANSION

The mansion was purchased for 25 million dollars in 2012 by Ahmet Okumuş, who is known for his investments in the stock market and finance sectors in the US. After restoration work, Okumuş lived in the mansion himself, and later, Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich rented the mansion and stayed there for a while.

WHO IS HAMDI ULUKAYA?

Hamdi Ulukaya is a Turkish-born businessman who was born in Erzincan in 1972. Growing up in a family involved in farming, Ulukaya began his education at Ankara University's Faculty of Political Sciences. He later moved to the United States to learn English and improve himself in the field of trade. During his time in the US, he became interested in cheese and dairy production and developed his experience in this field.

In 2005, he bought a small yogurt factory in New York that was on the verge of bankruptcy and founded the Chobani brand. Inspired by the characteristics of Turkish yogurt, he turned to the production of additive-free and natural yogurt. Within a few years, Chobani gained a significant place in the US yogurt market and reached a wide consumer base. The company's rapid rise was achieved through its focus on production processes and its ability to meet market demands.

Beyond his commercial activities, Ulukaya is also known for his interest in projects aimed at providing support to refugees and disadvantaged groups. Through his initiative called the Tent Partnership for Refugees, he has contributed to efforts aimed at providing employment and life support to refugees. His inclusion in publications such as Forbes and Time is linked to his influence in the business world and his initiatives. Ulukaya is recognized for the growth of Chobani and his innovative approach in the dairy sector.