EROL KAYNAR

biography

“I started this work by chance at Galata Tower. I worked as a DJ, then I realized that I liked managing and I began to work; I entered in the kitchen, I studied service, I dealt so much with cost calculations. I even developed a system of my own.

As a family, we have our roots back in İzmir, Anatolia and also in Istanbul. All my family members are interested in foods, so we had wonderful dishes at home. I tried to improve my taste and then I began to prepare my own dishes.

I have tried many dishes using sea foods particularly. Thanks to all these and the support of the food culture given by my family, I found myself right in the middle of the market.”

Eksen Group Chairman

Erol Kaynar;

Graduated from Kabataş High School, Aksaray Economic and Commercial Sciences.
Worked for 2 periods as the president of Kabataş Beşiktaş Fans Association.
His business life started as Galata Tower managership.
He acted as the Founder and Chairman of BJK College which was founded at 1996-1997 Academic year.
He acted as a Member of the High Council of the Foundation for the Protection of the Environment and Cultural Heritage.
He acted as a Member of Beylerbeyi Sports Management Board and Press Agent from 1994 to 1996.
He acted as a Member of Beşiktaş Gymnastics Club Administration Board and Press Agent at 200-2002 Period.
He worked at Sabah Newspaper as a journalist for 3 years.
He acted as the Chairman of the Turkish Restaurant & Entertainment Association from 2003 to 2004 as a Founder and Honorary President.
He became a candidate for the Presidency of Beşiktaş Gymnastics Club in 2004.

Furthermore;

He was awarded as the “Doyen” of the food-beverage industry at 2005-2005 period.
He was awarded as the “Best Foreign Investor” as he brought SUPPER CLUB from Netherlands at 2005-2006 period.
He was granted the Honour Award given by Gecce.com at 2007-2008 period.
He was granted the Oscar Award given by Gecce.com at 2008-2009 period.
He was awarded as the “Best Investor” at food-beverage industry at 2009-2010 period.
He acted as a member of jury at “Master Chef” competition in 2011.
He worked as a sports commentator in 90’A program broadcasted in A Haber TV since 2013.
He still works as a journalist in Turkish version of La Cucina Italiana Journal.
He is very much interested in underwater. He is a Dive Master certified diver. He shoots videos underwater. His CD, “Dünya Belgeselleri” (“World’s Documentaries) was broadcasted on several TV channels in Turkey and it was awarded in a competition in Italy.