Avni KIigili, Founder of Hayat Kimya

About Avni KIigili

Born in Istanbul in 1974, M. Avni Kiğılı is a third-generation member of the Kiğılı family. He has held various roles within Hayat Kimya and Hayat Holding, taking responsibility for personal care investment in 1997. He currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer at Hayat Holding A.Ş.

Avni KIigili at a glance

• Company: Hayat Kimya
• Total raised: $20M
• Investors: Asian Development Bank, Citibank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), Emirates NBD (ENBD)
• Location: Istanbul, Turkey

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