GK Group

Corporate Structure Overview

GK Family Foundation
Mother Company
GK Global Holding
Business Share Holding
View Team
GK Holdco TR
Direct Subsidiary
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GK Properties
SPV
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Verticals
GK Développement
SPV
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Verticals
GK Hospitality
SPV
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OpCo's
GK Capital
SPV
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Verticals
GK Management
SPV
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Verticals
GK Charity
SPV
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Verticals
GK Holdco FR
SPV
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Assets
GK Holdco MA
SPV
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Assets
Mother Company
Business Holding
Direct Subsidiary
SPV

GK Global Holding

Executive Team Requirements

The GK Global Holding leadership team operates as the central executive body overseeing all SPVs on behalf of the GK Family Foundation. Below is the current leadership and key positions required to support the group's operations.

Mr Kadir Goclu
Founder & Chairman
Visionary founder of the GK Group. Sets the strategic direction for the entire corporate structure, chairs the GK Family Foundation board, and provides executive oversight across all holding and subsidiary entities.
Key Positions
To Hire
Chief Executive Officer
Group Leadership
Overall strategic direction of all SPVs. Reports directly to the Chairman. Responsible for group-wide vision, performance, P&L accountability, and stakeholder relations across all jurisdictions.
To Hire
Chief Financial Officer
Finance & Treasury
Group financial planning, treasury management, consolidation and reporting across all SPVs. Manages capital allocation, investor relations, and tax structuring across UAE, France, Morocco, and Turkey.
To Hire
Executive Assistant
Chairman & C-Suite Support
High-level executive support to the Chairman, CEO, and CFO. Manages schedules, travel coordination, confidential correspondence, board meeting preparation, and liaison between leadership and all group entities.
To Hire
Office Administrator
Office Operations
Day-to-day office management, vendor coordination, facilities oversight, document filing, procurement, and general administrative support ensuring smooth operations for the GK Global Holding headquarters.

Entity Profiles

Detailed overview of each SPV

GK Properties
GK Développement
GK Hospitality
GK Capital
GK Management
GK Charity
GK Holdco FR
GK Holdco MA
GK Holdco TR

GK Properties

UAE Real Estate
GK Properties is the group's dedicated real estate vehicle focused on the United Arab Emirates market. The entity manages a diversified property portfolio spanning residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments across key UAE locations including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and emerging free zones.
Acquisitions
Strategic property purchases across prime UAE locations — off-plan, secondary market, and distressed assets.
Sales & Disposals
Portfolio optimisation through well-timed exits, asset flipping, and capital recycling strategies.
Rental Portfolio
Long-term and short-term rental management including tenant sourcing, lease administration, and yield maximisation.
Development
Ground-up development projects in partnership with local developers and contractors across the Emirates.

GK Développement

Development & Promotion
GK Développement serves as the group's development promotion arm, orchestrating new project launches, business concepts, and brand development initiatives. The entity acts as an incubator and accelerator for the group's growth ambitions across different sectors and geographies.
Project Promotion
Go-to-market strategies for new real estate and hospitality developments — from branding to launch events.
Concept Development
Creation and validation of new business concepts, feasibility studies, and market research for group ventures.
Partnerships
Joint venture structuring and strategic alliances with developers, operators, and institutional partners.
International Expansion
Market entry strategies and cross-border development opportunities for the group's brands and concepts.

GK Hospitality

Hotels, F&B & Leisure
GK Hospitality is the group's hospitality investment vehicle. The entity creates, operates, and grows its own hospitality concepts in-house — from ideation through to multi-location rollout. It also holds equity stakes in operating companies across hotels, restaurants, bars, nightlife, and leisure. Franchise partnerships and joint ventures with established international brands further support market entry across key UAE locations. The flagship investment is a 60% ownership in Holdmar & Co.
60% Ownership Holdmar & Co
Holdmar & Co is the primary operating platform within GK Hospitality, managing a portfolio of hospitality brands and venues. The entity oversees day-to-day operations across multiple concepts through dedicated operating companies (OpCo's).
Hotel OpCo
Boutique & lifestyle hotels
Bar & Lounge OpCo
Premium bar concepts
Restaurant OpCo
Fine & casual dining
Nightlife OpCo
Clubs & entertainment
Wellness OpCo
Spa & wellness centres
Café & Bakery OpCo
Specialty coffee & pastry
Own Concept Creation
In-house development of original hospitality brands — from concept design and branding through to operational launch and multi-location growth.
Franchise & JV Partners
Franchise agreements and joint ventures with international brands to accelerate UAE market entry and secure premium locations across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

GK Capital

Investment & Finance
GK Capital is the group's financial investment arm, responsible for deploying capital across public and private markets, managing treasury reserves, and structuring financing for group projects. It acts as the internal investment bank for the GK ecosystem — sourcing deals, managing risk, and optimising returns.
Private Equity
Minority and majority stakes in high-growth companies, co-investments alongside institutional funds.
Public Markets
Equity and fixed-income portfolio management, ETFs, and structured products via regulated platforms.
Treasury & Debt
Group treasury management, debt structuring, credit facilities, and cash-flow optimisation across entities.
Venture & Startups
Seed and early-stage investments in technology, proptech, and hospitality-tech startups.

GK Management

Multi-Sector Management
GK Management is the group's dedicated management company, providing professional management services across multiple sectors. It serves both internal group entities and external third-party clients, generating recurring fee-based revenue.
Asset Management
Real estate asset management — performance monitoring, value enhancement, and reporting for property portfolios.
F&B Management
Full operational management of restaurants, cafés, and food concepts — from day-to-day operations, staffing, and procurement through to P&L oversight and profitability targets.
Hotel Management
White-label hotel management for third-party owners — reservations, revenue management, and guest experience.
Property Management
Full-service property management for residential and commercial landlords — maintenance, collections, tenant relations.
Event Management
End-to-end event planning and production for corporate functions, brand launches, and private events.
Consulting & Advisory
Strategic advisory for third-party clients on market entry, operational restructuring, and brand positioning.

GK Charity

Philanthropy & Social Impact
GK Charity is the philanthropic arm of the GK Group, channelling the family's commitment to social responsibility and Islamic values into structured charitable programmes. The entity operates as a registered foundation supporting causes aligned with the family's faith and principles — education, healthcare, community development, humanitarian aid, and Islamic charitable initiatives.
Ramadan Support
Annual Ramadan programmes including iftar distributions, food baskets for families in need, and community gathering sponsorships across the group's geographies.
Makkah Charity
Hajj and Umrah sponsorships for underprivileged families, contributions to charitable projects in the Holy Cities, and support for pilgrims in need.
Education
Scholarships, school funding, and educational programmes in underserved communities across the group's geographies.
Healthcare
Medical aid, hospital equipment donations, and health awareness campaigns in partnered regions.
Community Development
Infrastructure projects, housing support, and skills training for local communities.
Humanitarian Aid
Emergency relief, disaster response, and ongoing support for displaced populations and refugee programmes.

GK Holdco FR

France Assets
GK Holdco FR is the dedicated holding entity for all assets located in France. It serves as the legal and fiscal structure for the group's French portfolio — including real estate, financial instruments, and any operational ventures on French soil. The entity is structured to optimise French tax efficiency and comply with local regulatory frameworks.
Residential Assets
Apartments, villas, and residential holdings across Paris, Côte d'Azur, and other key French markets.
Commercial Assets
Retail spaces, office buildings, and mixed-use commercial properties within the French portfolio.
SCI Structures
French SCI (Société Civile Immobilière) entities for tax-efficient real estate holding and succession planning.

GK Holdco MA

Morocco Assets
GK Holdco MA consolidates all group assets in Morocco under a single holding structure. This includes real estate properties, active development projects, hospitality ventures, and local business interests. The entity provides a streamlined legal framework for Moroccan investments and facilitates cross-border structuring with the group's other jurisdictions.
 Active Development Projects
Ongoing
M. Square
Development of 110 villas — a large-scale residential community project delivering modern living spaces in a prime Moroccan location.
Ongoing
Sanctuary
An exclusive development of 11 luxury villas — high-end residences designed for premium positioning in the Moroccan luxury real estate market.
Residential Portfolio
Properties across prime Moroccan locations for personal and investment use.
Hospitality Interests
Stakes in riads, boutique hotels, and tourism-related ventures across Morocco's key destinations.
Agricultural Land
Farmland and agricultural assets as diversification and long-term value preservation strategy.

GK Holdco TR

Turkey — Family Heritage
GK Holdco TR sits directly under the GK Family Foundation — outside the GK Global Holding structure — reflecting its unique status as the custodian of the family's heritage assets in Turkey. This entity preserves and manages the family's ancestral properties, historical investments, and cultural legacy within the Turkish Republic.
Heritage Properties
Ancestral homes, historical buildings, and culturally significant family properties across Turkey.
Land Holdings
Family land assets across Turkey — preserved for generational continuity and long-term value retention.
Cultural Preservation
Maintenance and restoration of heritage sites, family archives, and cultural artefacts.
Local Partnerships
Community engagement and local partnerships to support the preservation and development of family interests in Turkey.

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