Tuncay Özilhan was awarded Order of the State by Japanese

PRESS RELEASE
11 MAY 2016
Tuncay Özilhan was awarded Order of the State by Japanese
government
Anadolu Group Chairman and TÜSİAD (Turkish Industry & Business Association) High
Advisory Council President Tuncay Özilhan, was awarded “The Order of the Rising Sun,
Gold and Silver Star”. The order is awarded to those who have made distinguished
achievements in the following fields: politics, diplomacy, industry, economy, science and
culture.
Anadolu Group Chairman and TÜSİAD (Turkish Industry & Business Association) High
Advisory Council President Tuncay Özilhan is honored with “The Order of the Rising Sun,
Gold and Silver Star”, constituting one of the most important orders awarded by Japanese
government. Tuncay Özilhan received the order, which is bestowed on those who
contributed to Japan’s development in many fields, in Spring 2016.
Tuncay Özilhan, after the conferment ceremony held to honor 41 Japanese and 8 foreign
recipients, stated that long-term economic and social collaboration between Turkey and
Japan gives hope to business world for the following years. Özilhan said that “Our friendship
with Japanese society endures for a very long time. Two civilizations continue their
relationship with their social values, deep-rooted history and their appreciation of
friendship. We have worked with many Japanese partners as Anadolu Group. Current state
of affairs makes me more proud. There are many business opportunities in Turkey to be
realized with Japan in the medium and long term. I wish that Turkey as one of the prospering
countries in the world and Japan as one of the countries directing the world’s economy with
its dependable structure will continue to create positive contributions for their economies in
the following years.
Anadolu Isuzu, one of Anadolu Group companies, started first Turkish-Japanese partnership
in Turkey’s automotive industry in 1986. Tuncay Özilhan was the Chairman of DEİK (Foreign
Economic Relations Board) Turkish Japanese Business Council between 2008 and 2012.
About Anadolu Group
Anadolu Group was founded by Yazıcı and Özilhan families in 1950. In the light of their vision to be “the star
that links Anatolia to the world and the world to Anatolia”, Anadolu Group brings its presence into the future,
operating in 19 countries, owning more than 80 companies, 61 production plants and employing a number of
employees close to 50.000. As the Group generates a turnover of 23,4 billion TL as of the end of 2015, the sum
of taxes paid to the government by Anadolu Group companies in 2015 constitutes 1,4% of 2015 Government
Budget Realization.
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Anadolu Group continues its fast and healthy growth, providing benefit for Turkey together with its
partnerships with world’s leading brands and cooperation with multinational companies.
Anadolu Group, mostly focusing on beer, soft drinks, automotive and retail sectors with prestigious brands
across the world, expanded its area of activity by investing in agriculture, real estate, energy and health sectors
in recent years.
Anadolu Group perpetually contributes to society in education, health and sports fields with Anadolu
Foundation, Anadolu Health Center and Anadolu Efes Sports Club within the scope of social responsibility.
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