Selahattin Baki is a Turkish businessman.
Selahattin Baki | |
|---|---|
| Born | Selahattin Baki |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Business career
editBaki is an advisor to Saudi Prince, Businessman and Billionaire Abdullah bin Musa'ed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.[1] From May 2001 to May 2005, Baki worked in Sales and Marketing for 'Antoine Makzume', an international sea transportation company.[2] In March 2007 he was made an advisor to Prince Abdullah and in March 2009, Baki took on the role of Sales and Marketing in Nanotechnology for 'Saudi Environmental Projects Company'.[2] In September 2013, Baki joined the board of Directors at Blades Leisure Ltd after Prince Abdullah bought at 50% share in Sheffield United;[3][4] Baki soon revealed plans for Sheffield United to establish business ties with Saudi club Al-Hilal FC and Turkish club Fenerbahçe.[5] In Summer 2014, Baki helped arrange a charity friendly match with Fenerbahçe to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Sheffield United with money from the match going to help the victims of the Soma mine disaster in Turkey.[6][7] On 10 November 2014, Sheffield United announced that Baki had been appointed the club's International Football Co-ordinator with the duty to "utilise global contacts, assist in identifying overseas football talent opportunities and to bring in international sponsorships for the attention of the Club's management".[8][9]
Hooliganism accusations
editBaki is a lifelong Fenerbahçe fan.[10] In Baki's early life, he was a football ultra and a senior member of the notorious football firm associated with Fenerbahçe called 'Kill For You'.[11] In November 2013, Sheffield United defended Baki's past with Sheffield United PLC Director James Phipps stating "The prince is aware that Mr Baki is a fervent supporter of Fenerbahce and that, in younger days, the fervency of his support may have overcome his better judgement... Indeed, Mr Baki has built a reputation as a well-regarded, law-abiding businessman and has earned his place as a trusted advisor to His Royal Highness".[12]
References
edit- ^ "Sheffield United: Baki reveals Clough enjoys Prince's total support". Sheffield Star. 24 October 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ^ a b "Selahattin Baki Profile". Linked in. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ^ "Saudi Arabia's Prince Abdullah bin Mosaad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, worth £18bn, becomes Sheffield United co-owner". The Telegraph. 3 September 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ^ "Sheffield United owner Kevin McCabe sells 50% stake in club to Prince Abdullah". Sky Sports News. 3 September 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ^ "Sheffield United: Baki unveils ambitious plan". Sheffield Star. 10 September 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ^ "Sheffield United: Blades look to establish partnership with giants". Sheffield Telegraph. 27 May 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ^ "Let's celebrate - Kutlayalım". Sheffield United F.C. Official Website. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ^ "New role for Blades Director". Sheffield United F.C. Official Website. 10 November 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ^ "İngiliz kulübüne Türk futbol koordinatörü (in Turkish)". goal.com. 10 November 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ^ "Selahattin Baki on Fenerbahçe game". Sheffield United F.C. Official Website. 30 July 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ^ "Fenerbahçeli taraftar Selahattin Baki'ye İngiltere'de linç kampanyası (in Turkish)". tr.eurosport.com. 19 November 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ^ "Sheffield United defend club director". Sheffield Star. 14 November 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2014.