What is Bulent Eczacibasi's Net Worth?
Bulent Eczacibasi is a Turkish businessman who has a net worth of $1.8 billion. He garnered his fortune through the family owned Eczacibasi Holding, an industrial group with various investments in pharmaceutics, personal care and consumer products, as well as building products and financial services. Born in 1949 in Istanbul, Turkey to Nejat Eczacibasi, the founder of the Turkish industrial group, he took over the helm of the company from his father in the 1990s. Prior to becoming in charge of Eczacıbasi Holding, Bulent got the chance to hold several management positions in the Eczacibasi companies. Actually, he has honed his managing skills since his entry in 1974, after he received a Master's degree in chemical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Along with his brother Faruk, Bulent holds the most of the stakes in the group that constantly expands. Most recently, Eczacibasi acquired the Ataman Group, wet wipes maker, and Capintec, a producer of protective equipment used in nuclear medicine. Also one of Turkey's most important collectors, Bulent co-founded The Istanbul Modern Art Museum with his wife Oya. What's more, their personal art collection houses around 1,000 paintings and other pieces.
