Early Life
Sezai Bacaksız was born in Konya, Turkey, in 1950. He pursued his education in Ankara, attending Gazi University Mühendislik Mimarlık Akademisi (currently Gazi University), where he earned a degree in mechanical engineering. After graduating, he worked as an assistant at the same university with his close friend Nihat Özdemir. Later, they both pursued master's degrees at Ege University.
Rise to Success
Bacaksız's career is closely tied to the founding of Limak Holding. In 1976, along with Nihat Özdemir, he established Limak İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. in Ankara. Limak began as a construction company and expanded over time, becoming a major player in the construction sector, executing significant infrastructure projects in Turkey and abroad. The company's activities diversified to include energy, tourism, cement, and airport operations.
Key Business Strategies
Bacaksız's business strategy involved expanding Limak's operations into diverse sectors. The company focused on major infrastructure projects, including airports, dams, and power plants. He oversaw the expansion of Limak into the tourism sector with hotels and resorts, as well as investments in the energy and cement industries. The company also won contracts to operate airports and develop food processing facilities.
Philanthropy
Limak Holding and its founders have engaged in various philanthropic activities, particularly in education, aiming to contribute to social development. While specific monetary amounts are not available from the search results, Limak has supported initiatives in education and healthcare through the Limak Foundation. The company has also supported the Turkish Red Crescent's National Safe Blood Supply and Türkök projects.