
Ferhat Keten
Personal Information
Business executive specialized in architecture, construction, and real estate development. Graduate of Istanbul Erkek Lisesi. Married with three children.
Positions and Responsibilities
- Keten Group – Chairman of the Board Education
- Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Architecture – Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (1997)
- Nottingham Trent University – Master’s Degree in Construction and Project Management (1998)
- Waterford Institute of Technology – Construction and Project Management
- Karlsruhe FHTH – Construction and Project Management
- Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Architecture, Department of City and Regional Planning – PhD
- “Securitization-Based Financing and Management Model for Real Estate Development Projects”
Professional Experience
He began his professional career in Germany at Dywidag following graduate studies, gaining international-scale project experience in architectural and engineering services.
Upon returning to Türkiye, assumed the management of the family-owned Keten Group and led the company’s strategic growth process. Expanded the group’s scope of activities by integrating companies operating in facility management, tourism, and real estate fund management.
Continues to focus on innovative and sustainable financial models by combining academic research with practical sector experience, particularly in the field of real estate development.
Memberships
Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (TMMOB) Turkish Young Businessmen Association (TÜGİAD)
Galata Group
Istanbul Erkek Liseliler Education Foundation Foundation for the Development of Cultural Awareness Istanbul Rotary Club
Selected Works
- Multi-sector real estate development projects under Keten Group
- Integrated corporate structure in facility management, tourism, and fund management
- Financial modeling studies for real estate development projects Academic / Training Activities
Currently pursuing PhD studies at Istanbul Technical University, conducting academic research on financing and management models for real estate development projects.