He was born in 1964 in Darende, Malatya. He came to Istanbul in 1970 and completed his primary, secondary and high school education here.
He started his business life in Özyaşar Tel, the family business, during his high school years. In 1981, he graduated from Eyüp High School. Later, he developed himself in the field of finance and specialized in this field.
He still serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Çokyaşar Holding, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Çokyaşar Wire and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Çokyaşar Rope. For many years, he also served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Malatya Businessmen Association and Darende Education and Culture Foundation.