Early Life
Mehmet Sinan Tara was born in Istanbul in 1958. He is the son of Lale and Şarık Tara, the founder of ENKA Holding. Sinan Tara attended the German High School in Istanbul and later pursued higher education in Switzerland and the United States. He graduated from ETH Zurich with a degree in civil engineering in 1980. He also earned an MBA from Stanford University in 1983.
Rise to Success
Sinan Tara joined ENKA in 1980, initially working as a field engineer in Saudi Arabia. He gained experience in various departments and projects, including finance and energy investments. In 1984, he took over the management of ENKA. Under his leadership, ENKA expanded its operations globally and undertook numerous large-scale projects. In 1994, he became the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Enka İnşaat ve Sanayi A.Ş.. His son, Agah Mehmet Tara, became CEO in 2012.
Key Business Strategies
ENKA's key strategies include a focus on engineering and construction, power generation, real estate, and trading. The company has built a strong global presence, consistently ranking among the top international contractors. The company also expanded its investments and project portfolio to include renewable energy ventures.
Philanthropy
Mehmet Sinan Tara is involved in social responsibility projects through the Enka Foundation. The Enka Foundation supports the Enka Sports Club and Enka schools.
