FOUNDER OF ESBAS; KAYA TUNCER

Kaya Tuncer established ESBAŞ in 1989 and embarked on the development of the Aegean Free Zone, creating one of the world’s leading industrial parks where 20,000 people are employed.  ESBAS has an annual trade volume of more than $4 billion USD, and employees receive all modern employee benefits.

Kaya Tuncer also founded Space Camp Türkiye, one of two space camps in the world, which has brought together more than 260,000 young people from 60 countries. Space Camp Türkiye is located within the Aegean Free Zone. 

Kaya Tuncer also made charitable contributions to improve the lives of Izmir residents. These include the gymnasium for the youth of Gaziemir, a women’s shelter in Gaziemir, a substantial contribution toward the construction of a guesthouse by KITVAK (Bone Marrow Transplants and Oncology Research and Development Foundation) and financial contributions to Izmir EXPO 2020. Kaya Tuncer was also given numerous awards throughout his business life.

Kaya Tuncer passed away on January 7, 2012, at his home in Los Angeles, surrounded by his family.  Although he is no longer with us, Türkiye and Izmir will always remember Kaya Tuncer with thanks and gratitude.