What is Murat Ulker's Net Worth?
Murat Ulker is a Turkish businessman who has a net worth of $5.3 billion. Murat Ulker is a successful businessman in the food manufacturing industry and one of the richest people in Turkey. Murat Ulker first worked for his father's company, Ulker Food Company, and for a Continental Baking Company in the US. He is the current chairman of Yildez Holding and recently purchased Godiva. Today Murat serves as the CEO for Turkish food product manufacturer Ulker. The company produces products such as cookies, crackers, and chocolates exports to 110 countries. They have also launched Cola Turka which featured a commercial with Chevy Chase.
The Ulker Group also sells biscuits, wafers, confectionaries, chewing gums, baby foods and diapers, and personal care items. The company acquired Godiva in 2007 for $850 million and in 2013 it acquired DeMet's Candy Company for $221 million. Ulker is the Chairman and CEO of Yidiz Holding AS. In 2010 he became the Chairman of the Board of Gozde Private Equity Inc. in 2010. Ulker has been listed as Turkey's wealthiest man. He is married and has three children.
