According to Fenerbahçe Futbol A.Ş., seven board members resigned simultaneously on July 23, 2026, prompting an extraordinary general assembly to restructure the club’s corporate leadership. The resignations of Ali Gürbüz, Erdem Sezer, İlker Alkun, Mahmut Nedim Uslu, Olcay Doğan, Ufuk Şansal, and Yavuz Selim Demir were officially submitted and accepted, as confirmed by a public disclosure made to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP).
Corporate Restructuring and KAP Disclosure Details
According to the official KAP announcement released by Fenerbahçe, the board accepted the voluntary departures of the seven executives effective July 23, 2026. The club stated that vacancies created by the resignations would be filled immediately during the extraordinary general assembly held on the same day. The restructuring aims to adjust board dynamics and create operational space for newer names within the corporate framework, according to club communications.
Mahmut Uslu’s Ongoing Role in Fenerbahçe
According to Fenerbahçe’s structural updates, Mahmut Uslu—who previously served during Aziz Yıldırım’s earlier presidential terms—stepped down from the Futbol A.Ş. board but maintains his position within the broader Fenerbahçe Sports Club. The club noted that Uslu’s decision to step away from the football operations board stemmed from an approach favoring the advancement of younger individuals into active responsibility areas, rather than a complete departure from club administration.
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Newly Formed Futbol A.Ş. Board of Directors
According to the official notifications following the extraordinary general assembly, the newly constituted Fenerbahçe Futbol A.Ş. Board of Directors features Aziz Yıldırım as Chairman. The full roster announced by the club includes Barış Göktürk as Vice Chairman, alongside members Nihat Özbağı, Cihan Kamer, Tanju Kaya, Mehmet Selim Kosif, Özgür Peker, Mustafa Çağlar, Fatih Öztürk, Feridun Geçgel, Batuhan Özdemir, Yusuf Buğra Tanık, and Mehmet Aydın. Independent board members remain subject to official regulatory approval and subsequent registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the resignations take effect at Fenerbahçe?
According to the KAP disclosure, the resignations of the seven board members took effect on July 23, 2026.
Who leads the newly formed Fenerbahçe Futbol A.Ş. board?
According to club announcements, Aziz Yıldırım serves as the Chairman of the new Board of Directors.
Did Mahmut Uslu leave Fenerbahçe entirely?
No. According to club statements, while Uslu stepped down from the Futbol A.Ş. board to make room for younger names, he continues his duties within the main Fenerbahçe Sports Club.
How were the vacant board positions filled?
According to Fenerbahçe’s disclosures, the vacancies were filled via an extraordinary general assembly held on July 23, 2026.
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