Selahattin Baki
| Selahattin Baki | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Selahattin Baki Istanbul, Turkey |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Selahattin Baki is a Turkish businessman.
Business career
Baki is an advisor to Saudi Prince, Businessman and Billionaire Abdullah bin Musa'ed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.[1] From May 2001 to May 2005, Baki worked in Sales and Marketing for 'Antoine Makzume', an international sea transportation company.[2] In March 2007 he was made an advisor to Prince Abdullah and in March in 2009, Baki took on the role of Sales and Marketing in Nanotechnology for 'Saudi Environmental Projects Company'.[2] In September 2013, Baki joined the board of Directors at Blades Leisure Ltd after Prince Abdullah bought at 50% share in Sheffield United;[3][4] Baki soon revealed plans for Sheffield United to establish business ties with Saudi club Al-Hilal FC and Turkish club Fenerbahçe.[5] In Summer 2014, Baki helped arrange a charity friendly match with Fenerbahçe to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Sheffield United with money from the match going to help the victims of the Soma mine disaster in Turkey.[6][7] On 10 November 2014, Sheffield United announced that Baki had been appointed the club's International Football Co-ordinator with the duty to "utilise global contacts, assist in identifying overseas football talent opportunities and to bring in international sponsorships for the attention of the Club's management".[8][9]
Hooliganism accusations
Baki is a lifelong Fenerbahçe fan.[10] In Baki's early life, he was a football hooligan and a senior member of the notorious football firm associated with Fenerbahçe called 'Kill For You'.[11][12] In 2006 Baki was interviewed by Danny Dyer for TV documentary The Real Football Factories International. In the interview he boasted about "non-stop action" and stated that "sometimes knives start talking".[13] In November 2013, Sheffield United defended Baki's past with Sheffield United PLC Director James Phipps stating "The prince is aware that Mr Baki is a fervent supporter of Fenerbahce and that, in younger days, the fervency of his support may have overcome his better judgement... Indeed, Mr Baki has built a reputation as a well-regarded, law-abiding businessman and has earned his place as a trusted advisor to His Royal Highness".[14]
References
- ↑ "Sheffield United: Baki reveals Clough enjoys Prince's total support". Sheffield Star. 24 October 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- 1 2 "Selahattin Baki Profile". Linked in. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ↑ "Saudi Arabia's Prince Abdullah bin Mosaad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, worth £18bn, becomes Sheffield United co-owner". The Telegraph. 3 September 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ↑ "Sheffield United owner Kevin McCabe sells 50% stake in club to Prince Abdullah". Sky Sports News. 3 September 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ↑ "Sheffield United: Baki unveils ambitious plan". Sheffield Star. 10 September 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ↑ "Sheffield United: Blades look to establish partnership with giants". Sheffield Telegraph. 27 May 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ↑ "Let's celebrate - Kutlayalım". Sheffield United F.C. Official Website. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ↑ "New role for Blades Director". Sheffield United F.C. Official Website. 10 November 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ↑ "İngiliz kulübüne Türk futbol koordinatörü (in Turkish)". goal.com. 10 November 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ↑ "Selahattin Baki on Fenerbahçe game". Sheffield United F.C. Official Website. 30 July 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ↑ "Bladey violent". The Sun. 13 November 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ↑ "Fenerbahçeli taraftar Selahattin Baki'ye İngiltere'de linç kampanyası (in Turkish)". tr.eurosport.com. 19 November 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ↑ "Baki's hooligan past! Blades director part of Fenerbahce's Kill For You gang". The Daily Mail. 13 November 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ↑ "Sheffield United defend club director". Sheffield Star. 14 November 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2014.