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Net worth: 120 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Celal Sönmez is currently the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Sönmez Pamuklu Sanayii AS.
He is also the Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Sönmez Filament Sentetik Iplik ve Elyaf Sanayi AS.
In addition, he holds the position of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Sönmez Endustri Holding AS.
Mr. Sönmez is also the Chairman of Sönmez Turizm Emlak Tekstil ve Eglence AS, Sönmez ASF Iplik ve Dokuma ve Boya San AS, Sönmez Bustas Soguk Depo Ihracat ve Transport AS, Sönmez Elektrik Üretim San ve Tic Madencilik AS, Sönmez Enerji Elektrik Toptan Tic AS, Sönmez Çimento Yapi ve Madencilik Sanayi Ticaret AS,.
Sönmez Gayrimenkul Yatirimlari ve Yönetimi AS, Bursa Gazetecilik ve Yayin AS, Sönmez Radyo ve Televizyon Yay San Tic AS, Sönmez Lojistik Depolama Gümrükleme ve Uluslar Nakliyat AS, Cas Antrepo Nakliye Gümrükleme Ithalat ve Ihracat AS, Sönmez Hava Yollari AS, Sönmez Insaat AS, and Sönmez Koç Oto Tic AS.
Mr. Sönmez completed his undergraduate degree at Istanbul Üniversitesi Isletme Fakültesi in 1977.
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | 24,019,870 ( 32.46% ) | 73 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2025-12-30 | 95,254,451 ( 24.42% ) | 47 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SÖNMEZ FILAMENT SENTETIK IPLIK VE ELYAF SANAYI | Chief Executive Officer | 1972-04-13 |
| SÖNMEZ PAMUKLU SANAYII | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Sönmez Gayrimenkul Yatirimlari ve Yönetimi AS | Chairman | - |
Sönmez Insaat AS | Chairman | - |
Sönmez Hava Yollari AS | Chairman | - |
Cas Antrepo Nakliye Gümrükleme Ithalat ve Ihracat AS | Chairman | - |
Sönmez Lojistik Depolama Gümrükleme ve Uluslar Nakliyat AS | Chairman | - |
Sönmez Bustas Soguk Depo Ihracat ve Transport AS | Chairman | - |
Sönmez Radyo ve Televizyon Yay San Tic AS
 Sönmez Radyo ve Televizyon Yay San Tic AS Part of Sönmez Endustri Holding AS, Sönmez Radyo ve Televizyon Yay San Tic AS is a Turkish media outlet branded as "dogrulugun ekrani" ("the screen of truth"). The company is based in Bursa, Turkey. It delivers comprehensive news coverage across politics, economy, sports, culture, health, and technology, focusing on timely and truthful reporting relevant to Turkey and international affairs. The platform features live broadcasts, podcasts, and radio programming, serving audiences in various Turkish cities. It provides specialized content such as health news and advisories, weather information, real-time market data, traffic updates, prayer times, and pharmacy duty schedules. The website, operated by CLB Medya AS, offers user-focused features including easy access to diverse news categories, live streaming, and interactive elements, while maintaining compliance with Turkish data protection laws. | Chairman | - |
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| Private companies | 18 |
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Sönmez Pamuklu Sanayii AS
 Sönmez Pamuklu Sanayii AS TextilesProcess Industries Manufactures and markets cotton yarns and fabrics | Process Industries |
Sönmez Filament Sentetik Iplik ve Elyaf Sanayi AS
 Sönmez Filament Sentetik Iplik ve Elyaf Sanayi AS TextilesProcess Industries Manufactures polyester yarn and fiber products | Process Industries |
Sönmez Turizm Emlak Tekstil ve Eglence AS
 Sönmez Turizm Emlak Tekstil ve Eglence AS Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates a tourism company | Consumer Services |
Sönmez Endustri Holding AS
 Sönmez Endustri Holding AS Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
Sönmez ASF Iplik ve Dokuma ve Boya San AS | |
Sönmez Bustas Soguk Depo Ihracat ve Transport AS | |
Istanbul Üniversitesi Isletme Fakültesi
 Istanbul Üniversitesi Isletme Fakültesi Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Sönmez Elektrik Üretim San ve Tic Madencilik AS | |
Sönmez Enerji Elektrik Toptan Tic AS | |
Sönmez Çimento Yapi ve Madencilik Sanayi Ticaret AS | |
Sönmez Gayrimenkul Yatirimlari ve Yönetimi AS | |
Bursa Gazetecilik ve Yayin AS | |
Sönmez Radyo ve Televizyon Yay San Tic AS
Sönmez Radyo ve Televizyon Yay San Tic AS Part of Sönmez Endustri Holding AS, Sönmez Radyo ve Televizyon Yay San Tic AS is a Turkish media outlet branded as "dogrulugun ekrani" ("the screen of truth"). The company is based in Bursa, Turkey. It delivers comprehensive news coverage across politics, economy, sports, culture, health, and technology, focusing on timely and truthful reporting relevant to Turkey and international affairs. The platform features live broadcasts, podcasts, and radio programming, serving audiences in various Turkish cities. It provides specialized content such as health news and advisories, weather information, real-time market data, traffic updates, prayer times, and pharmacy duty schedules. The website, operated by CLB Medya AS, offers user-focused features including easy access to diverse news categories, live streaming, and interactive elements, while maintaining compliance with Turkish data protection laws. | |
Sönmez Lojistik Depolama Gümrükleme ve Uluslar Nakliyat AS | |
Cas Antrepo Nakliye Gümrükleme Ithalat ve Ihracat AS | |
Sönmez Hava Yollari AS | |
Sönmez Insaat AS | |
Sönmez Koç Oto Tic AS |
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