Turkey's richest person has changed! Murat Ülker lost the top spot.

14.04.2026 17:19

According to the update in Forbes' 'Real-Time Billionaires' list, Turkey's richest businessman has changed. Murat Ülker, who had been in first place for 3 years, lost the top spot to Şaban Cemil Kazancı.

Forbes magazine changed the top spot in Turkey with its latest update to the billionaires list. Murat Ülker, a member of the Board of Directors of Yıldız Holding, lost the title of "Turkey's richest businessperson," which he had held for a long time, to Şaban Cemil Kazancı, Chairman of the Board of Kazancı Holding.

Ülker, who rose to the top in 2023 by surpassing İbrahim Erdemoğlu and had been in first place for three years, fell to second place with the latest update.

TOOK THE LEAD BY A NOSE

According to current data, Şaban Cemil Kazancı ranks first on the list with a fortune of $5.3 billion, while Murat Ülker fell to second place with a fortune of $5.2 billion.

THE GAP AT THE TOP IS EXPECTED TO WIDEN

Following the passing of Ali Metin Kazancı, Honorary Chairman of Kazancı Holding, in January, it is expected that company shares worth approximately $2.3 billion will be distributed among the heirs. It is anticipated that upon completion of this process, Şaban Cemil Kazancı could increase his wealth and further strengthen his position at the top.

HAMDI ULUKAYA CONTINUES HIS RISE ON THE LIST

Among fortunes based abroad, Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya took the top spot. With a fortune of $13.9 billion, Ulukaya, the 206th richest person in the world, is among the most notable names in Turkish business on a global scale.

Chobani came into the spotlight last year with its sponsorship agreement with Fenerbahçe Sports Club, and claims emerged that the company would enter the Turkish market. However, there have been no new developments regarding the matter.