Balparmak Passed On to the Second Generation

Balparmak, Turkey's leading brand in honey and beekeeping, is opening a new chapter in its corporate history. Ulaş Altıparmak, the second-generation family representative, has been appointed as General Manager of Altıparmak Gıda (Balparmak), which was founded by Özen Altıparmak in 1980.

Balparmak, a pioneering brand in Turkey's honey and beekeeping sector, is entering a new phase in its corporate history. Altıparmak Gıda (Balparmak), founded by Özen Altıparmak in 1980, continues to advance its structure, in which Özen Altıparmak serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Özgür Altıparmak serves as Vice Chairman of the Board, with the appointment of second-generation representative Ulaş Altıparmak to the position of General Manager.

Since its establishment, Balparmak has been consumers' first choice for natural, reliable and quality bee products, and as it approaches its 50th year, it continues on its path with a new-generation management approach.

Balparmak's foundations were laid in 1980, at a time when Turkey's bee products sector was still developing. The founders sourced honey from all corners of the country, subjected it to advanced laboratory analysis to verify its natural qualities, and then packaged it within uncompromising quality standards before bringing it to tables. Starting with the concept of "natural flavor from hive to table," the brand quickly became Turkey's most preferred trusted natural honey brand.

Today this legacy is being carried into the future with the vision of the second generation. With Ulaş Altıparmak's appointment as General Manager, Balparmak aims to remain faithful to its corporate values while also adopting an agile management approach that adapts to changing global dynamics.

Who is Ulaş Altıparmak?
Ulaş Altıparmak, who has 12 years of experience in the food sector, has actively held positions throughout his career under the Balparmak umbrella, making both horizontal and vertical transitions across various areas including commercial marketing, supply chain, business development, project management and regional operations. Born in 1989, Altıparmak strengthened his academic foundation with a bachelor's degree in Management Sciences from Sabancı University, followed by an MBA from Bilgi University.

Specializing in digital transformation, corporate restructuring and sustainable growth strategies, Altıparmak has integrated his analytical perspective with human-centered leadership understanding to achieve significant successes with high-performing teams in areas such as change management, innovation, financial efficiency and stakeholder relations. Altıparmak summarizes the brand's future perspective with the following words:
"Balparmak today is not just a honey brand; it is also a representative of a value creation model sensitive to nature, producers and society. With our R&D investments, apitherapy product portfolio, quality assurance laboratories and sustainable supply chain, we hold a strong position not only in Turkey but also in global markets where we operate in 43 countries. We will carry this success even further in new and strategic markets where we will proudly represent our country."