Semahat Arsel
Semahat Sevim Arsel | |
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| Born | Template:Birth year and age Ankara, Turkey |
| Occupation | Business magnate |
| Known for | Board member of Koç Holding, president of Vehbi Koç Foundation |
Semahat Sevim Arsel (born 1928) is a prominent Turkish business magnate and board member of Koç Holding, the largest industrial group in Turkey. As the firstborn of the company's founder, Vehbi Koç (1901–1996), she holds a 6.15% stake in the family enterprise. By August 2022, her fortune was valued at approximately US$1.6 billion.
Early life
Born in Ankara in 1928, Arsel is the eldest offspring of Vehbi Koç. She completed her education at the American College for Girls located in Istanbul.
Career
Arsel established the School of Nursing at Koç University. According to Forbes as of August 2021, her net worth was appraised at US$1.9 billion. Additionally, she presides over the Vehbi Koç Foundation, which functions as a major philanthropic entity within the Koç family’s business network.
Personal life
Her spouse, Nusret Arsel, died in January 2014. The couple did not have children. She currently lives in Istanbul.