GK Group

Corporate Structure — Executive Summary

The GK Group is a multi-jurisdictional family holding structure founded by Mr Kadir Goclu. Anchored by the GK Family Foundation as the mother entity, the group channels investments through GK Global Holding into eight specialised purpose vehicles (SPVs) spanning real estate, hospitality, capital markets, management services, and philanthropy. Operations are distributed across the UAE, France, Morocco, and Turkey, with the flagship hospitality platform Holdmar & Co operating a portfolio of hotels, restaurants, bars, and lifestyle venues.

SPV Entities

Jurisdictions

OpCo's (Holdmar)

121

Villas (Morocco)

Executive Roles

Strategic Pillars

Real Estate

Property acquisitions, sales, rental portfolio management, and ground-up development across the UAE through GK Properties. Active projects in Morocco through GK Holdco MA including M. Square (110 villas) and Sanctuary (11 luxury villas).

Hospitality

GK Hospitality holds 60% of Holdmar & Co, operating across 6 verticals: hotels, bars & lounges, restaurants, nightlife, wellness, and cafes. Own concept creation and franchise/JV partnerships drive UAE market growth.

Capital & Finance

GK Capital deploys capital across private equity, public markets, treasury management, and venture/startup investments. Acts as the internal investment bank for the group ecosystem.

Management Services

GK Management provides professional asset management, F&B management, hotel management, property management, event production, and consulting & advisory services for both internal and external clients.

Philanthropy

GK Charity channels the family's commitment to social responsibility through structured programmes: Ramadan support, Makkah charitable initiatives, education scholarships, healthcare aid, and humanitarian relief.

Heritage & Legacy

GK Holdco TR sits directly under the Family Foundation, preserving the family's ancestral properties, land holdings, cultural artefacts, and community partnerships in Turkey.

Group Entities — Click to explore

GK Properties

GK Développement

GK Hospitality

GK Capital

GK Management

GK Charity

GK Holdco FR

GK Holdco MA

GK Holdco TR

GK Group — Confidential — For Authorised Personnel Only

GK Family Foundation

Mother Company

GK Global Holding

Business Share Holding

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GK Holdco TR

Direct Subsidiary

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GK Développement

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GK Hospitality

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GK Capital

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GK Management

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GK Charity

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GK Holdco FR

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GK Holdco MA

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Mother Company

Business Holding

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.