Prof. Dr. Ömer Arıöz
FOUNDER

Prof. Dr.

Ömer Arıöz

Civil Engineer & Academic & Entrepreneur

He possesses over 20 years of managerial experience in academia and the construction materials, ready-mixed concrete, and cement chemicals sectors. Holding dual doctorates (in Construction Materials and Economics), Prof. Dr. Arıöz leads innovative ventures by combining his academic expertise and industrial vision with continuing education programs at Harvard Business School.

Entrepreneurship Leadership Negotiation Decision Making Value Creation

Entrepreneurship Portfolio

2024 - Currently

Founder

Bonjouk +Art

An innovative art brand spanning everything from oil paintings to art galleries, and from hobby products to art logistics and collecting.

2017 - Currently

Founder

AAcademy BS & AAcademy RMC

Certification and consultancy programs for business management, project management, working capital management, and the ready-mixed concrete sector.

Professional Career & Leadership

  • 2020 - Currently
    Rector Toros University (By Presidential Decree)
  • 2018 - 2019
    Vice-Rector Hasan Kalyoncu University
  • 2017 - 2018
    Head of Department Hasan Kalyoncu University Civil Engineering
  • 2015 - 2017
    Group Manager & Deputy General Manager Çimko Cement A.Ş.
  • 2014 - 2015
    Zone Dİrector Chryso
  • 2012 - 2014
    Technical Operations Manager Cementir Holding (Çimentaş)
  • 2009 - 2011
    Technical Manager Cimsa A.Ş.
  • 2000 - 2009
    Administrative Roles & Researcher Anadolu University
  • 1998 - 2000
    ABB-Strabag-Impregilo-Soimi Toros University (By Presidential Decree)

Academic Background

  • PhD
    PhD Program in Economics Anadolu University, Graduate School of Social Sciences (2012)
  • MBA
    Master's in Business Management Istanbul Bilgi University (2006)
  • PhD
    Civil Engineering PhD Anadolu University, Graduate School of Science (2005)
  • MSc
    Master's Degree in Civil Engineering Middle East Technical University (1997)
  • BSc
    Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering Middle East Technical University (1995)
  • H
    Harvard Business School Harvard University (2021 - Nowadays)

    • Specialization certifications in Strategy, Leadership, Digital Transformation, and Artificial Intelligence:

    Specialization in Digital Transformation & AI Specialization in Leadership & Management Specialization in Strategy Specialization in Entrepreneurship & Innovation Specialization in Marketing Specialization in Finance & Accounting Specialization in Business in Society