Fikret Orman facts for kids
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Fikret Orman
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Orman at the press conference in 2017
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| 33rd President of Beşiktaş JK | |
| In office 25 March 2012 – 24 October 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Yıldırım Demirören |
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| Born | 4 November 1967 Istanbul, Turkey |
| Spouse | Sedef Orman (1992–2012) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Yıldız Technical University University of Florida |
| Profession | Civil engineer, businessperson |
Fikret Orman (born 4 November 1967) is a Turkish businessman. He is also known as a sports executive. This means he helps manage and lead sports organizations.
Who is Fikret Orman?
Fikret Orman was born in Istanbul, Turkey. He studied at Işık High School. After that, he went to Yıldız Technical University. He also studied at the University of Florida in the United States. He earned a degree in civil engineering. This field involves designing and building things like roads and buildings. Orman has worked in both the construction and tourism industries.
Leading Beşiktaş J.K.
On March 25, 2012, Fikret Orman became the 33rd president of Beşiktaş J.K.. This is a very famous football club in Turkey. He was chosen by a large number of votes. The previous president, Yıldırım Demirören, had resigned. Orman was re-elected in 2013 and again in May 2016. His time as president ended in May 2019.
Key Moments as President
Fikret Orman announced his resignation on September 24, 2019. He served as president for about 7.5 years. During his time, the club made many player transfers. A total of 77 players joined or left the team. Some famous players who played for Beşiktaş under his leadership include Pepe, Mario Gómez, Demba Ba, Anderson Talisca, Jose Sosa, Gary Medel, Alvaro Negredo, and Domagoj Vida.
