Hakan Bulgurlu

Hakan Bulgurlu
BornSeptember 1972 (age 53)
Oslo, Norway
EducationUniversity of Texas, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
OccupationsAuthor and businessperson
Known forFormer CEO of Beko
Notable workA Mountain to Climb: The Climate Crisis, A Summit Beyond Everest

Hakan Bulgurlu (born September 1972) is a Turkish-Norwegian business executive and author. He served as Chief Executive Officer of Beko from 2015 until 2026. In February 2026, it was announced that he would step down from the role.[1][2][3]

Bulgurlu is the member of the World Economic Forum's CEO Climate Leaders Alliance and has authored a book A Mountain to Climb: The Climate Crisis, A Summit Beyond Everest, about his Everest expedition.[4][5][6] He is also the president of Home Appliance Europe.[7][8][9]

Early life and education

Hakan Bulgurlu was born on September 1972 in Oslo. Bulgurlu earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Economics from the University of Texas and obtained an MBA from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST).[10][11]

Career

Koç Holding and Early Roles

In 1994, Bulgurlu began his career at Koç Holding where he held different management positions focused on international expansion.[12]

Arçelik / Beko

From 2007 to 2010, he served as CEO of Arçelik LG, a joint venture air conditioner manufacturer in Turkey.[13] He joined Arçelik in 2010 as Chief Commercial Officer.[14]

In 2015, Bulgurlu was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Arçelik.[15] His leadership period has included international acquisitions, joint ventures, and a focus on environmental sustainability.[16][17][18]

In April 2024, Arçelik and Whirlpool Corporation entered into a joint venture agreement to create Beko Europe.[19][20][21]

In February 2026, Beko announced that Bulgurlu would step down as Chief Executive Officer, to be succeeded by Can Dinçer.[1]

Publications and thought leadership

Bulgurlu has been involved in the sustainability program of Arçelik (Beko), including initiatives related to emissions reduction.[22] He is a member of the World Economic Forum's CEO Climate Leaders Alliance.[23] Bulgurlu serves as President of APPLiA, a Brussels-based association representing the home appliance industry in Europe.[24] In 2022, he published A Mountain to Climb: The Climate Crisis, A Summit Beyond Everest, a book about his Everest expedition and issues related to climate change.[25]

He has appeared on podcasts such as The Dr. Mark Hyman Show, Thought Economics, and Dr. Mark Goulston.[26][27][28]

Environmental advocacy

Bulgurlu has participated in climate action related expeditions focusing on issues such as global warming, sea level rise and glacial melt.[29] In 2019, he climbed Mount Everest.[30] In late 2023, he climbed Mount Vinson in Antarctica, and completed a ski expedition to the South Pole, reported as the first Turkish citizen to do so.[31]

He is president of the Mediterranean Archaeology Association.[32] He is a founding member of Mediterranean Conservation Society and also a member of Young presidents' Organization.[33][34][35]

See also

References

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  2. ^ "Turkey Braces for Yet Another Currency Crisis (Published 2020)". 2020-08-27. Archived from the original on 2023-04-17. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
  3. ^ "A Turkish maker of white goods is looking outwards". The Economist. ISSN 0013-0613. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
  4. ^ DL, Dr Vikas Shah MBE. "A Conversation with Arçelik CEO, Hakan Bulgurlu on Summiting Everest and Leading Transformational Change in Climate and Sustainability". Thought Economics. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  5. ^ "Arcelik's CEO Hakan Bulgurlu elected as new President of APPLiA – APPLIA". www.applia-europe.eu. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  6. ^ "Client Challenge". www.ft.com. Retrieved 2025-12-31.
  7. ^ "Arcelik's CEO Hakan Bulgurlu elected as new President of APPLiA - APPLIA". www.applia-europe.eu. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  8. ^ "Governments and business must double down on climate action". World Economic Forum. Archived from the original on 2025-09-19. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  9. ^ "Owner Of Beko & Hitachi Tips Tough 2024 – channelnews". Retrieved 2025-12-31.
  10. ^ "About the Author". amountaintoclimb.org.
  11. ^ https://emba.hkust.edu.hk/alumni-article/hakan-bulgurlu/ HKUST Alumni Profile: Hakan Bulgurlu
  12. ^ "Motivated by Purpose, Supported by Fellow Alumni".
  13. ^ "Arçelik-LG'den 1 Milyar Dolarlık hedef". Patronlar Dünyası (in Turkish). Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  14. ^ "İnandığımız değerler için sorumluluk almayı aktivistlik olarak tanımlarsak, evet, ben aktivist bir CEO'yum". 14 January 2022.
  15. ^ "Koç Holding'de görev değişimi". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  16. ^ https://www.theceomagazine.com/executive-interviews/manufacturing/hakan-bulgurlu/ CEO Magazine: Interview with Hakan Bulgurlu
  17. ^ https://www.ft.com/partnercontent/beko/ai-evolution-how-to-inspire-intelligent-business-transformation.html Financial Times: Beko AI Evolution
  18. ^ https://www.ft.com/content/256a6a6c-e355-44d3-b8b7-a6cc90996d3a Financial Times
  19. ^ Baker, Matt (2024-04-02). "Beko Europe launches as Whirlpool–Arçelik merger finally completes". kbbreview. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  20. ^ "Merger between Whirpool and Beko is 'a growth story,' Arçelik CEO says". CNBC. 2024-04-02. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
  21. ^ Collins, Louise (2025-08-14). "CEOs Plea to EU to Maintain Strong European Supply Chain". supplychaindigital.com. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
  22. ^ https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/21/arcelik-on-sustainability-commitments-including-net-zero-emissions.html CNBC: Arçelik's Sustainability Commitments
  23. ^ "Governments and business must double down on climate action". World Economic Forum.
  24. ^ https://www.applia-europe.eu/press-releases-applia/arceliks-ceo-hakan-bulgurlu-elected-as-new-president-of-applia APPLiA: Arçelik's CEO Hakan Bulgurlu Elected as New President
  25. ^ "A Conversation with Arçelik CEO, Hakan Bulgurlu on Summiting Everest".
  26. ^ https://drhyman.com/blogs/content/podcast-ep568 The Dr. Mark Hyman Show
  27. ^ DL, Dr Vikas Shah MBE. "A Conversation with Arçelik CEO, Hakan Bulgurlu on Summiting Everest and Leading Transformational Change in Climate and Sustainability". Thought Economics. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  28. ^ https://mywakeupcall.libsyn.com/2022/04 Dr. Mark Goulston Podcast
  29. ^ "In Conversation with Hakan Bulgurlu". The Beautiful Truth. April 2022.
  30. ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct5z1p BBC: Climate Report
  31. ^ Bulgurlu, Hakan. "Rising waters, deepening divides: We must overcome global inaction to solve the climate challenge – edie". Edie.
  32. ^ "Mediterranean Archaeology Association". medarchaeology.net.
  33. ^ https://www.ypo.org/profile/hakan-bulgurlu/ YPO Profile: Hakan Bulgurlu
  34. ^ "Mediterranean Conservation Society".
  35. ^ "'We need to act now': Hakan Bulgurlu on climbing Everest to raise the alarm on climate change".
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