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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 who has also worked as a leader in sports. He is best known for being the president of a famous Turkish football club, Beşiktaş J.K.
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About Fikret Orman
Early Life and Education
Fikret Orman was born in Istanbul, Turkey, on November 4, 1967. He went to Işık High School before continuing his studies at Yıldız Technical University. Later, he traveled to the United States to study at the University of Florida. He earned a degree in civil engineering, which is about designing and building things like roads, bridges, and buildings.
Career Before Beşiktaş
Before becoming a sports leader, Orman worked in different businesses. He was involved in the construction sector, which means building things. He also worked in the tourism sector, which deals with travel and vacations.
Leading Beşiktaş J.K.
Becoming President
On March 25, 2012, Fikret Orman became the 33rd president of Beşiktaş J.K. This happened after the previous president, Yıldırım Demirören, left his role. Orman was chosen by a large number of votes from the club members. He received 4,025 out of 4,545 votes.
Re-elections and Time in Office
Orman was very popular and was re-elected as president in 2013. He was elected again in May 2016, showing that members trusted him to lead the club. His last term as president ended in May 2019.
Key Players During His Leadership
During his 7.5 years as president, Beşiktaş J.K. saw many changes to its team. A total of 77 players joined or left the club. Some of the well-known players who played for Beşiktaş during his time included Pepe, Mario Gómez, Demba Ba, Anderson Talisca, Jose Sosa, Gary Medel, Alvaro Negredo, and Domagoj Vida. These players helped the team compete in various football leagues and tournaments.
Stepping Down
Fikret Orman announced that he was resigning from his role as president of Beşiktaş J.K. on September 24, 2019.
