Borusan Holding A.S. is a Turkish industrial group founded by Asm Kocabyk in 1944. Initially, it focused on trading iron and steel under the name Istikbal Ticaret. Over time, the company expanded into various sectors, including steel manufacturing, car distribution, energy generation, and logistics. Today, Borusan operates in multiple countries across three continents, employing a diverse range of business strategies and partnerships. ### Key Activities and Partnerships - Steel Group: Borusan is involved in the production of various steel products through companies like Borcelik (a joint venture with ArcelorMittal), Borusan Pipe, and others[1][3]. - Distributorship Group: It serves as the exclusive distributor for brands like BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, and Caterpillar in Turkey and other regions[1][3]. - Energy Group: Borusan EnBW Enerji, a joint venture with EnBW, focuses on hydro, coal, and wind power projects[1][5]. - Logistics Group: Borusan Lojistik provides comprehensive logistics services, including transportation and warehousing[2][3]. ### Sustainability and Innovation Borusan emphasizes sustainability, aiming to be carbon neutral by 2030 and reduce waste significantly. The company also invests in innovation, focusing on developing new products and services[5]. Additionally, Borusan supports cultural initiatives through entities like the Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra[1][5]. ### Headquarters and Leadership The company's headquarters is located in Saryer, Istanbul, at the Perili Kosk, which also houses the Borusan Contemporary art museum. Asm Kocabyk founded the company, and his son Ahmet Kocabyk has been the chairman since 2001. Erkan Kafadar serves as the CEO of Borusan Holding[1].