Curriculum Vitae
OUR FOUNDER ALI KAYNAR
Ali Kaynar
Born in Kayseri, businessman and philanthropist Ali Kaynar, together with his brother Bekir Kaynar, continues his activities in the business world and social responsibility fields with his efforts aimed at transforming their commercial success into social benefit.
Ali Kaynar, who settled in the Netherlands with his family in 1978 through family reunification thanks to his late father Nihat Kaynar and mother Rabia Kaynar, took his first steps in his business life in the Netherlands in 1988.
In order to bring the commercial experience and knowledge he gained in Europe to Turkey, Ali Kaynar, together with his brother Bekir Kaynar, brought Navking Navigation Systems to Turkey in 2006, laying the foundations of investment activities in Turkey with a wide dealership network established in 51 provinces.
The Kaynar family, which has expanded its investment vision over time, continues its activities under the umbrella of the Bardakçı Group, aiming to be among the leading service groups in Turkey. From Business to Social Benefit
For Ali Kaynar, success in business gains meaning through the responsibility of contributing to society. In addition to his commercial activities, Kaynar actively participates in social responsibility projects, leading initiatives to solve social problems and making philanthropic activities a significant part of his life. Through his visible and hidden charitable work, Kaynar aims to reach those in need and contribute to strengthening the culture of solidarity, sharing, and mutual assistance.
In line with this understanding, he works to reach those truly in need and create a lasting culture of solidarity through the foundation he established with his brother, Bekir Kaynar.
Social Responsibility and Civil Society
In addition to his active role in the business world, Ali Kaynar also contributes to social and economic life through the roles he undertakes in various institutions and organizations.
Kaynar, who serves as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kayserispor, is also a member of DEİK – Foreign Economic Relations Board and the Netherlands Council, and actively participates in the DBA Dutch Business Association Turkey. In addition to working to strengthen commercial and social ties between Turkey and the Netherlands, the foundation maintains its commitment to social responsibility by supporting projects that provide social benefit.
Foundation Vision
The work carried out by Ali Kaynar and his brother Bekir Kaynar under the foundation is based on the understanding of reaching those in need, keeping the culture of sharing and solidarity alive, and increasing social benefit.
The goal is to leave a stronger legacy of solidarity for future generations by combining the experience and knowledge gained by our founder Ali Kaynar in the business world with his philanthropic understanding. "Success gains meaning when it is shared and benefits society."