ISTANBUL — DYO Boya, a subsidiary of Yaşar Holding, announced that Yakup Benli will return to the group as Vice Chairman and General Manager as of March 1.
DYO had originally established Turkey’s first printing inks company in 1968 and later sold a 75% stake in the business in 2015 to Japan-based Toyo Ink, which operates under the artience group. Following the sale, the company continued operations in Turkey as Toyo Matbaa Mürekkepleri.
Benli, who had served as General Manager of DYO Matbaa Mürekkepleri since 2013, continued his career after the acquisition as CEO and Vice Chairman of Toyo Matbaa Mürekkepleri. According to a disclosure made to Turkey’s Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) on February 20, he will now assume the roles of Vice Chairman and General Manager at DYO Boya.
A Global Ink Giant
Founded in 1896, artience group is one of the world’s largest ink producers. The group operates in 24 countries with nearly 8,000 employees and approximately 70 companies, expanding its sales activities across Turkey, Asia, Europe, North and South America.
Toyo Matbaa Mürekkepleri serves as the group’s Turkish subsidiary, developing products for the packaging and printing industries. The company operates two production facilities in the Manisa Organized Industrial Zone and a Color Production Center in Istanbul.
“Every Ending Is a New Beginning”
Yakup Benli also shared a message on social media announcing his transition.
“After 13 years of proudly serving as CEO and Vice Chairman of the Board at Toyo Matbaa Mürekkepleri, I will be leaving my position as of February 28,” Benli wrote.
He described his tenure as a period of transformation, growth, and strong collaboration, thanking colleagues and stakeholders for their contributions and trust.
“Every ending brings a new beginning,” he said, adding that he is excited to take on his new role at DYO Boya Fabrikaları Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. as of March 1.
Career Background
Benli graduated from the Mechanical Engineering Department of Middle East Technical University in 1991 and began his career as a research assistant at the same university.
He later worked as a production engineer at Nurol Makina and held managerial positions at Mercedes-Benz Türk, Olmuksa, Dentaş, and Mondi.
Source: Patronlar Dünyası/ Prepared by: İlayda Gök