The businesswoman has not only promoted the growth of various industries, but has also created opportunities for young people and women in the workplace.
Ipek Kiracone of the most influential women in Türkiye, has managed to stand out in the field of business. With solid academic training and a family heritage of great weight, it proved to be a leader capable of transforming industries and expanding its presence in various areas. Its history, full of challenges and achievements, has put it on the radar of the business elite both in its country and outside it.
Throughout her career, the businesswoman has been responsible for important changes within the companies she directs, protruding mainly in the shipbuilding and in the sector of luxury products.
Who is Ipek Kirac
Born on November 29, 1984 in Istanbul, Ipek Kirac is an adopted daughter of Inan and Suna Kirac. Grew in A family linked to business worldwith his grandfather Vehbi Koç being the founder of Koç Holdingone of the largest conglomerates in the country. Since childhood, he was in contact with the scope of management and commercial projects.
His academic training was fundamental for his professional development. After completing high school in Koç School, Ipek continued his studies at Brown University, where he graduated in 2007 in biology. During his time at the University, he participated in research on neuroscience at Cecil B. Day Laboratory for Neuromuscular Research at the Umass Medical School. In addition, he acquired clinical experience carrying out practices at the American Hospital of Istanbul, in the area of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
With the passage of time, he has occupied Leadership positions in various organizations. Between 2012 and 2021, it was General Director of Sirena Marinea project dedicated to the manufacture of luxury vessels. Under its direction, the company took a strategic turn, going from being a contract manufacturer to develop its own brand. This change allowed the company to include between The 500 main exporters in Türkiye. In less than ten years, the firm managed to multiply its turnover by five and its profitability by twenty.
In addition to its activity in the commercial sector, Ipek was also Committed to social causes. He is a founding member of the Board of Suna and Inan Kraç Foundation, created by his parents, and promoted initiatives focused on education and empowerment of young women. In 2021, he launched “Suna’nn Kzlar” (the daughters of Suna), an educational program designed to help young people identify and pursue their dreams. He also founded Semtpati, an organization dedicated to the well -being of street animals, which uses technology and mobilizes thousands of volunteers to achieve their goals.
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How much is the heritage of Ipek Kirac in 2025
In 2025, the heritage of Ipek Kirac is estimated in 2.5 billion dollarswhich makes it one of the most wealthy women in Türkiye. Its inclusion in the list of Forbes billionaires is a reflection of its success in the business field and the influence it has managed to build in various sectors.
His fortune not only comes from the inheritance of his family, but also from the strategic decisions he has taken throughout his career. Thanks to his ability to lead with vision and his focus on the development of new ideas, he has managed to maintain a key position in different industries, even more consolidating his family’s legacy.
Source: Ambito
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