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21. November 2024

60 Years of Experience Behind an Ongoing Dream

The 60th anniversary of Lucien Arkas’ business journey was celebrated at the Lucien Arkas Vineyard in Torbali, Izmir. After watching a short film about Lucien Arkas’ groundbreaking firsts he introduced to various sectors and pioneering initiatives in Türkiye as of 1964, the guests had the opportunity to listen to a heartfelt interview between Lucien Arkas and the veteran journalist Ertugrul Ozkok.

Lucien Arkas, Chairman of Arkas Holding, celebrated his 60th year in business in Izmir with family members and Arkas executives. Known for his contributions to Turkish foreign trade and to Izmir, to which he is affectionately attached, in the fields of education, arts, sports, the environment, and the economy, Lucien Arkas has brought new momentum to not only the maritime industry but also all the sectors he enters.

In his speech at the ceremony, Lucien Arkas, Chairman of Arkas Holding, said: “For me, 60 years in business life is not long, it has passed quickly. These 60 years taught me the value of people, love and understanding, and that success is not possible without people. One cannot be a leader without dreaming. To turn a dream into reality, you must have a goal. Then you turn the dream into a goal, and you focus on the goal. You cannot succeed alone; you enter the race with people who will run by your side. That’s why this celebration is not just for me, it’s for all of us. I could not have done it alone.”

At the event, a short film was shown, featuring the story of Lucien Arkas’ journey, which started when he took over the business at the age of 19 and has built the “Future of Arkas” with his achievements over time. Following the film, the guests had the chance to watch the interview between journalist and academic Ertugrul Ozkok and Lucien Arkas.


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