Who is Hakan Bilal Kutlualp, who announced his candidacy for Fenerbahçe presidency? What does he do, how old is he?

Hakan Bilal Kutlualp officially announced his candidacy for the Fenerbahçe presidency with a statement he made during the meeting.

In his statement, Kutlualp said: "There was a dissatisfaction that our president has been expressing for a long time: He was asking, 'Why is no one running for office?' When the system is deadlocked, the thing to do is clear: go to a vote of confidence. If the president and the board are of the same opinion, go to a vote of confidence. Call for a congress, because I am a candidate."

WHO IS HAKAN BİLAL KUTLUALP?

Hakan Bilal Kutlualp is a businessman born in Istanbul in 1966, a graduate of the faculty of business administration, and a former Fenerbahçe Sports Club executive. Operating in the fields of tourism, textiles, and banana trade, Kutlualp is known in the Fenerbahçe community as the "Banana King"; he has made significant contributions to the transfers of famous players such as Alex de Souza, Anelka, Appiah, and Pierre van Hooijdonk.

Serving on the Fenerbahçe Board of Directors between 2002-2004 and 2004-2005, Kutlualp played an influential role in the club's transfer policies. Also a staunch Fenerbahçe fan, Kutlualp drew attention with his car bearing the license plate 34 FB 1907 and earned great appreciation by fulfilling a fan's request to use it as a wedding car.

HAKAN BİLAL KUTLUALP'S WEALTH

Although no exact figure regarding Hakan Bilal Kutlualp's wealth has been disclosed to the public, various sources state that he is a high-income businessman thanks to his investments in sectors such as tourism, textiles, and banana trade. Known as the "Banana King," Kutlualp draws attention in the business world with his successful ventures in these sectors; however, information about his net worth remains uncertain as no official statement has been made.

News Source: 12punto