Who are we?
At Gökmen Holding, our enduring philosophy is rooted in discipline, responsibility, and a sense of fairness. The diversity, shared thinking, and innovative plans we develop with our employees are the most important pillars of our business culture. Initially, our first generation started by engaging in activities related to precious stones and valuable metals. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the company expanded into the construction sector in Turkic republics, accompanying the late President Turgut Özal on visits to Central Asia. Subsequently, our company continued its operations by acquiring distributorships for world-renowned companies in the food and cosmetics sectors through its subsidiaries. In 2020, our group expanded its operations by adding the technology and gastronomy sectors to its portfolio. In 2023, sectoral diversity was further increased with the establishment of a partnership in the social media and advertising sector through Olabenja Reklamcılık A.Ş.
As part of our social and environmental responsibility projects, we support the Turkish Education Association’s “10,000 Youth Beacons for a Brighter Turkey” campaign with our “One New Branch, One Beacon” project, aimed at promoting equal access to education for all sectors of society. Additionally, through the “Feed Street Animals with Leftover Food” project, our company, which views stray animals as members of society, repurposes leftover food from our restaurants in the gastronomy sector to improve the well-being of street animals rather than discarding it. At the same time, with our sponsorship agreement with the Türk Telekom Basketball Team, we contribute to the sports community and to fostering unity in society through sports.
Gökmen Holding continues to grow by supporting the Turkish economy and promoting employment across all sectors of society through the businesses it has established in various industries and through collaborations with globally admired brands. With the experience gained from the past, our business ethics, and our culture, we carry out our operations with a sustainable corporate mindset.
Efficient and Equitable Working Environment
We operate with less bureaucracy and a greater sense of responsibility to enhance the motivation and productivity of our employees within the holding. Regardless of gender, religion, language, or race, we value our employees with a people-centered approach and give importance to their ideas. We provide all the necessary resources to our employees to maintain the highest quality of the work environment.
Individuals Open to Development
Growth and learning are the most important sources of motivation for every individual. We see this as an essential concept for our employees as well and encourage actions that foster mutual development among our staff to preserve the order of work flow and ensure operational sustainability.
Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance
Our holding is managed with a philosophy that prioritizes the preservation of the environment we live in, rather than being solely a financial or profit-oriented entity. We believe that as the quality of the environment we live in improves, the welfare of individuals will also increase. For this reason, we strive to maintain maximum transparency, cleanliness, and efficiency in all our operations.
Our company was founded in 1978 by our Honorary Chairmen, Tuna Gökmen and Arslan Gökmen. The companies within Gökmen Holding continue their operations with the same excitement, determination, and discipline that our founders exhibited from day one.
Our story began in a small jewelry shop in Ankara’s Ulus district, driven by our founders’ commitment to doing the job meticulously and with great effort. Over the years, marked by challenges and successes, our founders enriched the company’s operations and culture by embracing international employment and global business partnerships beyond the borders of Turkey. Through their confident and opportunity-seeking stance in the face of difficulties, they have always considered it their most important responsibility to provide the best possible service both in Turkey and abroad in an ever-evolving global market.
Today, as a result of the accumulated experience from the past, our company continues to contribute to various sectors through its unique corporate values, vision, and mission.
Management
After completing his education in computer engineering in 2010, Barış Gökmen started his career by overseeing and planning construction projects abroad for Bahar İnşaat, a company within the holding. In 2020, as Chairman of Gökmen Teknoloji, he spearheaded collaborations with global durable goods and home appliance brands, propelling the company’s physical and e-commerce business volume to a leadership position in Turkey. With a focus on sectoral growth, Gökmen increased the diversity of the holding’s operations with successful ventures into the gastronomy sector in 2021 and social media and advertising in 2023. He also continues to serve as Chairman of the Board for other companies within the holding.
Orhan Gökmen, Ted Koleji’ni tamamladıktan sonra Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi ve State University of New York at Binghamton işletme bölümü çift diploma programından 2018 yılında mezun oldu. Eğitim hayatına George Washington Üniversitesi’nde uygulamalı ekonomi ve Boston Üniversitesi’nde finansal yönetim üzerine yüksek lisans programları ile devam eden Gökmen, ABD’de bulunduğu süre boyunca IMF ve Dünya Bankası konferanslarında katılımcı olarak bulunup finansal gelişim-erişim ve doğrudan yabancı yatırımların Türkiye ekonomisi üzerindeki etkileri hakkında akademik çalışmalar yapmıştır. İş kariyerine 2021 yılında Gökmen Gastronomi ve Pizza İl Forno şirketlerinde finanstan sorumlu yönetim kurulu üyeliği ile başlayan Orhan Gökmen, aynı zamanda Gökmen Holding şirketlerinde yönetim kurulu başkan vekilidir.
Born in Ankara in 2000, Denizhan Gökmen served as the student council president at Bilkent High School, graduating with honors before earning his degree in International Relations from Bilkent University. He began his professional career in 2020 as a Board Member of Gökmen Teknoloji, and continues his work as a Board Member for Gökmen Gastronomi, Pizza Il Forno, and Olabenja.
A professional tennis player since 2010, Denizhan Gökmen has achieved various distinctions in international tournaments. He is fluent in Russian and English.