Ali Y. Koç received his bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Business at Rice University (USA), followed by an MBA from Harvard University (USA). He began his professional career in 1990 at American Express Bank through a Management Trainee Program and worked as an Analyst at Morgan Stanley Investment Bank between 1992 and 1994. In 1997, he joined Koç Holding’s Strategic Planning Group as New Business Development Coordinator. Until 2010, he held several senior positions including President of the Information Group and Corporate Communications. From 2010 to 2016, Ali Y. Koç served as a Member of the Board of Directors at Koç Holding and has been Vice Chairman of the Board since February 2016. As of 1 April 2016, he also assumed the role of Chairman of the Board at Koç Financial Services and Yapı Kredi Bank. Ali Y. Koç is also Chairman of the Board at Ark İnşaat, Bilkom, Ford Otosan, Koçtaş, Otokar, and Setur. In addition to these roles, he contributes to the economic and social development of our country as a Board Member at URAK (International Competition Research Institute) and Endeavor Association. Furthermore, Ali Y. Koç serves as a Global Advisory Board Member at Harvard University, Bank of America, and CFR, acts as an Advisor at Chatham House, and represents Turkey at CBI – the Confederation of British Industry.