Rahmi M. Koç

Rahmi M. Koç is one of Türkiye's most distinguished business leaders, philanthropists, and champions of healthcare, education, and international cooperation. He led Koç Holding as Chairman from 1984 to 2003, expanding one of the region's most influential enterprises across automotive, energy, finance, technology, and healthcare.

A defining part of his legacy is support for medical excellence through the Vehbi Koç Foundation and affiliated institutions. The Koç family's stewardship of American Hospital in Istanbul helped establish it as a premier center for advanced patient care and physician training. He has also supported Koç University Hospital, a leading academic medical center integrating research, innovation, and world-class healthcare delivery.

His commitment to global medical collaboration is reflected in the Mona & Philip Sunshine Symposium, linking Emory University with leading institutions in Türkiye, including Koç University Hospital, to advance cancer research, education, and physician exchange. Beyond healthcare, he founded the Rahmi M. Koç Museum in Istanbul and is widely recognized for improving lives through philanthropy and international friendship.