Semahat Sevim Arsel | |
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Born | Semahat Sevim 1928 (age 95–96)
Ankara, Turkey |
Alma mater | American College for Girls |
Known for | Director of Koç Holding |
Spouse | Nusret Arsel (deceased) |
Parent(s) |
Vehbi Koç Sadberk Koç [1] |
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. [2]
Arsel was born in Ankara in 1928, the eldest child of Vehbi Koç (1901-1996). [3] [4]
Arsel graduated from the American College for Girls in Istanbul. [5] [6] [7][ better source needed]
Arsel founded the Koç University School of Nursing. [6] [7][ better source needed] As of August 2021, Forbes estimated her net worth at US$1.9 billion. [4] Arsel is the chairperson of the Vehbi Koç Foundation. [1] [8]
Her husband Nusret Arsel died in January 2014. [9] They had no children. She lives in Istanbul. [4]