About Semahat Arsel
Born 1928. Semahat Arsel is a Turkish businessperson, known for Koç Holding.
Semahat Sevim Arsel (born 1928) is a Turkish billionaire businesswoman. She is a director of Koç Holding, the largest industrial conglomerate in Turkey, and the eldest child of its founder, Vehbi Koç (1901–1996). She owns 6.15% of the family business. As of August 2022, her net worth was estimated at US$1.6 billion.
Early life Arsel was born in Ankara in 1928, the eldest child of Vehbi Koç (1901-1996).
Career Arsel founded the Koç University School of Nursing. Arsel is the chairperson of the Vehbi Koç Foundation.
Personal life Her husband Nusret Arsel died in January 2014. They had no children. She lives in Istanbul.
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Who is Semahat Arsel?
Turkish businessperson (born 1928)
When was Semahat Arsel born?
Semahat Arsel was born on 8 September 1928 in Ankara.
What is Semahat Arsel's occupation?
Semahat Arsel is a businessperson.
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Semahat Arsel is known for Koç Holding.
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Semahat Arsel is Turkish.
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