Businessman (B. April 7th,
1933, Akçakaya/Kayseri – D. April 10th, 2004 Istanbul). He started
working as a cashier in Bossa Factory before graduating from high school. He
became the general manager of Bossa (1954) after he had dealt in agriculture
enterprise and ranch management for some time. After the death of his father
Hacı Ömer Sabancı, he founded the Sabancı Holding and became the board director
(1966) and served as the president of Adana and Kocaeli Chambers of Industry
and Commerce. He was given honorary PhD titles by various universities and
various awards and charters by many organizations. In the books he wrote, he
explained to new generations how to be a successful businessman in the light of
his experience. He was a member of many local and foreign organizations.
WORKS:
İşte Hayatım, Para Başarının Mükâfatıdır, Gönül Galerimden,
Rus-ya’dan Amerikaya Gezdiklerim Gördüklerim, Ücret Pazarlığı mı Koyun
Pazarlığı mı?, Gelişen Değişen Türkiye, Daha Fazla İş Daha Fazla Aş, Doğu
Anadolu Raporu. Some
of his books were published as English translations as well.