fenerbahçe Futbol AŞ has officially announced important shifts within it’s Board of Directors, with key leadership changes reported to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP). The club’s strategic direction is set to be influenced by these new appointments, signaling a fresh chapter for the esteemed football association.
In a pivotal advancement, Sadettin Saran has been elevated to the esteemed position of Chairman of the Board of Directors. This appointment marks a notable transition in the club’s leadership structure. Alongside Saran’s ascent, the board will also welcome new members Ali Gürbüz, Adem Köz, and Alaattin Yavuz Güneş, further shaping the decision-making body.
key Boardroom Realignment Unveiled:
Following an remarkable General Assembly held on September 20-21, 2025, which saw a change in the Presidency and the Club Board of Directors for Fenerbahçe Sports Club, the controlling shareholder of our Company’s Group A shares, Fenerbahçe Futbol AŞ has enacted changes in accordance with Turkish Commercial Code Article 363 and its own Articles of Association (Articles 12 and 13).
The board has accepted the resignation of Mr. Yıldırım ali Koç from his role as a Member of the Board of Directors. In his place, Mr. Steven Sadettin Saran has been appointed as a new Board Member. This appointment is provisional and will be presented for ratification at the upcoming General Assembly. Afterward, in line with Article 13 of the Company’s articles of Association, Mr. Steven Sadettin Saran has been officially appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Further adjustments include the acceptance of Ms. Esin Güral Argat’s resignation from the Board of Directors. Mr. Ali Gürbüz has been appointed to fill this vacancy, with his term to be confirmed at the next General Assembly.
Similarly, Mr. Hamdi Akın has resigned from his Board of Directors position. Mr. Adem Köz is set to take his place, also pending approval at the subsequent General Assembly.
additionally, Mr. Hüseyin Çağatay Öz Doğru has voluntarily stepped down as an Independent Member of the Board of Directors and from all associated committee memberships, a position he held as July 14, 2021. To fill the resulting committee leadership gap, Mr. Alaattin Yavuz GÜNEŞ, already an independent board member, will assume these responsibilities.
These decisions have been formally made and are now being communicated to the public.
