Semahat Arsel

Semahat Sevim Arsel (born 1928) is a Turkish billionaire businesswoman. She is a director of Koç Holding, the largest industrial conglomerate in Turkey, and the eldest child of its founder, Vehbi Koç (1901–1996). She owns 6.15% of the family business. As of August 2022, her net worth was estimated at US$1.6 billion.^[2]

Semahat Sevim Arsel
Born	Semahat Sevim 1928 (age 96–97) Ankara, Turkey
Alma mater	American College for Girls
Known for	Director of Koç Holding
Spouse	Nusret Arsel (deceased)
Parent(s)	Vehbi Koç Sadberk Koç[1]

Early life

Arsel was born in Ankara in 1928, the eldest child of Vehbi Koç (1901-1996).^[3][4]

Arsel graduated from the American College for Girls in Istanbul.^{[5][6][7][better source needed]}

Career

Arsel founded the Koç University School of Nursing.^{[6][7][better source needed]} As of August 2021, Forbes estimated her net worth at US$1.9 billion.^[4] Arsel is the chairperson of the Vehbi Koç Foundation.^[1][8]

Personal life

Her husband Nusret Arsel died in January 2014.^[9] They had no children. She lives in Istanbul.^[4]