Begüm Doğulu is a maritime professional with over 30 years of experience in yacht brokerage, yacht supply, refit, and mega yacht production. After completing her tourism education in the UK, she entered the sector in Turkey and has played an active role in all operational processes.
Since founding Begüm Yachting in 1997, she has provided integrated services to yachts operating in Turkey and international waters, leading over 85 large-scale refit projects to date. She has established a strong brand identity in the industry through Mercedes-Benz Motor Yachts Turkey distribution and mega yacht production projects.
In 2009, she was named Turkey's Best Female Entrepreneur.

From Begüm Doğulu

First and foremost, I extend my endless gratitude to our team members who work diligently to achieve the goals we set together within Begüm Group, and to all our stakeholders for their invaluable contributions and efforts. Since the establishment of our first company, Begüm Yachting, in 1997, we have continuously developed, transformed, and embarked on numerous new investments, forging strong relationships with foreign business partners and consistently meeting customer expectations. As of today, we take pride in maintaining the same enthusiasm and momentum as we did on our first day.