Ahmet Bozer

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Ahmet Bozer
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Born1960 (age 64–65)
Istanbul, Turkey
Education TED Ankara Koleji
Alma mater
Occupations Executive vice president and president of Coca-Cola International
Father Ali Bozer

Ahmet C. Bozer is an international business executive and global leadership thought leader. [1] He served as executive vice president of The Coca-Cola Company and as president of Coca-Cola International, overseeing all operations outside North America. [2] He is also the author of Soulgery: A Lifelong Guide to Unlocking Your Potential (2025). [3]

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Early years

Bozer was born in Istanbul in 1960. His father, Ali Bozer, was a professor of commercial law and a politician. Ahmet graduated from TED Ankara Koleji and earned a degree in Business Administration from the Middle East Technical University in Ankara, followed by an MBIS in Business Information Systems from Georgia State University. [4]

Career

Bozer began his career in 1983 as an assistant professor at the DeVry Institute of Technology. He joined Coopers & Lybrand in Atlanta in 1985, working in audit, consultancy, and management roles. [4] [5]

In 1990, he joined The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta as financial control manager. He returned to Turkey as region finance manager and later became chief financial officer and managing director of Coca-Cola Bottlers of Türkiye. [4]

In 2000, he rejoined The Coca-Cola Company as president of the Eurasia Division, responsible for nine countries, including the Caucasus and Central Asia. [6] Between 2000 and 2012, his role expanded to cover over 90 countries across Eurasia, Africa, India, Russia, and the Middle East.

In 2012, he was appointed executive vice president and president of Coca-Cola International, leading operations in more than 200 countries outside North America, with retail revenues exceeding $80 billion. [7] [8] [9]

Throughout his tenure, Bozer chaired and served on multiple international business councils, including the Brazil–U.S., U.S.–Pakistan, and U.S.–Turkey business councils. From 2013 to 2016, he served as chair of the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU). [5]

After retiring from The Coca-Cola Company in 2016, Bozer assumed various non-executive roles globally. He served on the boards of Coca-Cola Hellenic, Hepsiburada, and Esas Holding. He continues to serve on the advisory board of Swire Coca-Cola and on the board of directors of the Turkish Philanthropy Funds in New York. He also holds advisory positions at the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University. [4] [5]

Publications

Following his career spanning over 30 years and drawing on his global business leadership experience, he developed an innovative, actionable model to unlock human potential. In October 2025, he released his book, Soulgery: A Lifelong Guide to Unlocking Your Potential, which introduces this model — a dynamic way of thinking about oneself and life to accelerate growth as a natural consequence of lived experiences. This transformative work helps readers harness their strengths, navigate challenges, and create a future rooted in purpose and meaning. [10] [11]

Personal life

Bozer is married to Fatoş Bozer and has two children, Kerem and Esra. He resides in the United States. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Ahmet Bozer". SmartBrief. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
  2. ↑ "Ahmet Bozer | Turkish Philanthropy Funds" . Retrieved 2025-11-14.
  3. ↑ "Soulgery: A Lifelong Guide to Unlocking Your Potential". Soulgery.com. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "Ahmet Bozer, Coca Cola'nın iki numarası oldu". Hürriyet (in Turkish). 2013-12-13. Archived from the original on 2013-12-19. Retrieved 2013-12-13.
  5. 1 2 3 "Executive Profile-Ahmet C. Bozer". Bloomberg Businessweek. Archived from the original on December 13, 2013. Retrieved 2013-12-13.
  6. ↑ "Ahmet Bozer kimdir?". Sabah (in Turkish). 2006-12-21. Archived from the original on 2012-10-30. Retrieved 2013-12-14.
  7. ↑ "Coca-Cola'nın 4 kıtası Ahmet Bozer'e emanet". Sabah (in Turkish). 2013-07-31. Archived from the original on 2013-12-16. Retrieved 2013-12-13.
  8. ↑ "Senior Operations Leadership: Ahmet C. Bozer". Coca Cola Company. Archived from the original on 2013-12-14. Retrieved 2013-12-14.
  9. ↑ "Ahmet Bozer". Forbes . Archived from the original on December 14, 2013. Retrieved 2013-12-14.
  10. ↑ "Soulgery: A Lifelong Guide to Unlocking Your Potential". Amazon.com.tr. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
  11. ↑ "Media — Press Highlights". Soulgery.com. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
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