Mustafa Cengiz
{{Short description|Turkish businessman (1949–2021)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}}
{{Infobox officeholder
|image = Mustafa Cengiz (kesilmiş).jpg
|order = 37th
|office = President of Galatasaray SK
|term_start = 20 January 2018
|term_end = 19 June 2021
|predecessor = Dursun Özbek
|successor = Burak Elmas
|birth_date = {{Birth date |1949|12|25|df=y}}
|birth_place = Nizip, Gaziantep, Turkey
|death_date = {{Death date and age|2021|11|28|1949|12|25|df=y}}
|death_place = Istanbul, Turkey
|resting_place = Ulus cemetery, Istanbul
|occupation =
|spouse = Hayat Cengiz
|children = 1
|alma_mater = Faculty of Political Science, Ankara University
|networth =
|profession =
|nationality = Turkish
|death_cause = Cancer
}}
Mustafa Cengiz (25 December 1949 – 28 November 2021) was a Former Bureaucrat and Turkish businessman who served as the president of sports club Galatasaray S.K.
Early life and education
Mustafa Cengiz was born in Nizip, Gaziantep Province, southeastern Turkey on 25 December 1949.{{cite news|title=Mustafa Cengiz kimdir kaç yaşında neden vefat etti|url=https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/sporarena/galeri-mustafa-cengiz-kimdir-kac-yasinda-neden-vefat-etti-galatasarayin-eski-baskani-mustafa-cengizin-hayati-hakkinda-bilgiler-41949561/2|access-date=28 November 2021|work=Hürriyet|date=28 November 2021}}{{cite web|title=Mustafa Cengiz kabri başında anıldı|url=https://www.galatasaray.org/haber/kulup/mustafa-cengiz-kabri-basinda-anildi/54428|publisher=Galatasaray Official website|access-date=28 January 2024|language=tr|date=28 November 2023}}
Mustafa Cengiz completed his primary and secondary education in his hometown. He then graduated from Gaziantep High School. Then he studied at Faculty of Political Science, Ankara University.
Mustafa Cengiz was a prominent figure born into a distinguished family with deep ties to the olive oil industry in the region. His father Mehmet Cengiz aka Pamuk Muhammed, was a renowned trader and one of the earliest factory owners in the olive oil sector. Pamuk Muhammed played a significant role in shaping the industry, earning widespread recognition for his contributions to trade and production.
Mustafa Cengiz was one of seven children in this traditionally influential family. Despite the social norms of the time, which often prioritized business inheritance over formal education, all seven siblings pursued higher education. This commitment to education reflected the family's progressive mindset and dedication to fostering intellectual growth alongside business success.
Career
Cengiz became a founding specialist in foreign trade for a cooperative of agriculture (Köy-Koop). At the age of 28, he became the general manager of the central economic organization founded by 670 municipalities (TANSA) as the youngest executive in the public sector. Following the 1980 military coup, he went to foreign trade in the private sector working in the Middle East countries using his Arabic language knowledge.
From 1990, Cengiz operated his own companies in the petroleum goods trade business. Once, he served as the chairman of the Turkish Employers' Union of Gasoline and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Dealers ({{langx|tr|Türkiye Akaryakıt Bayiileri ve Gaz İşverenler Sendikası}}).
=Sport executive=
Cengiz was appointed a member of the by-law committee by the council of Galatasaray S.K. He was in charge of preparing a new by-law for the sports club. On 20 January 2018, Cengiz became the 37th president of Galatasaray S.K., winning with 1,703 of the 3,416 votes cast while 1,623 delegates voted for the defending president Dursun Özbek.[http://www.galatasaray.org/haber/kulup/galatasaray-spor-kulubunun-37-baskani-mustafa-cengiz/37599 Mustafa Cengiz New President of Galatasaray] His term ended in June 2021, and Burak Elmas succeeded him in the post.
Personal life and death
Cengiz was married and had a son named Sarper who was born in 1984.{{cite news|title=Mustafa Cengiz: Stres anında bilgisayar oyunu oynarım|url=https://www.goal.com/tr/haber/mustafa-cengiz-stres-aninda-bilgisayar-oyunu-oynarim/125p2fecw8svu1hb4bzgc1f3qz|access-date=28 November 2021|work=Goal|date=7 February 2018|language=Turkish}}
Cengiz was a figure who transcended the realm of football management with his profound intellectualism and cultural awareness. Known for his eloquence and sharp wit, Cengiz often turned to philosophy, literature, and cinema to articulate his vision and navigate the challenges of leading one of Turkey's most prestigious sports club.
Drawing from the works of Spinoza, Cengiz emphasized rationality and resilience in the face of adversity. He admired Spinoza's belief in the strength of the human mind to endure difficulties, a philosophy that resonated deeply during his tenure, particularly when Galatasaray faced financial and organizational crises.
From Hegel, Cengiz adopted the concept of the dialectic, which focuses on resolving conflicts to achieve progress. His leadership reflected this philosophy, as he often sought to unify disparate factions within the club, creating harmony in the midst of discord. This approach not only stabilized the organization but also inspired loyalty and respect among its members.
Cengiz’s intellectual repertoire extended beyond Western philosophy. In one of his speeches, he referenced the Japanese film Rashomon by Akira Kurosawa, a story that examines the subjective nature of truth through conflicting perspectives. By invoking Rashomon, Cengiz highlighted the complexities of leadership, where every stakeholder—players, fans, and management—perceives challenges differently. His ability to navigate these perspectives with fairness and insight was a hallmark of his presidency.
Mustafa Cengiz’s unique leadership style was not just about making decisions but about understanding the deeper currents of human nature, truth, and progress. He left behind a legacy that extended far beyond trophies and statistics—a legacy of intellectual depth and a commitment to leading with wisdom and compassion
Cengiz died in Istanbul from cancer on 28 November 2021 at the age of 71.{{cite news|author=Can Erözden|title=Former Galatasaray chair Mustafa Cengiz dies|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/sports/former-galatasaray-chair-mustafa-cengiz-dies/2433082|access-date=28 November 2021|work=Anadolu Agency|date=28 November 2021}}[https://www.fotomac.com.tr/galatasaray/2021/11/28/son-dakika-galatasarayin-eski-baskani-mustafa-cengiz-hayatini-kaybetti Galatasaray'ın eski başkanı Mustafa Cengiz hayatını kaybetti] Fotomaç, 28 November 2021, Retrieved 28 November 2021. {{in lang|tr}} He had been ill since the first months of 2020.{{cite news
|title=Mustafa Cengiz era ends at Galatasaray|url=https://www.archysport.com/2021/06/mustafa-cengiz-era-ends-at-galatasaray/|access-date=28 November 2021|work=Archy Sport|date=18 June 2021}} He was buried at Ulus Cemetery in Istanbul.{{cite news|url=https://www.sozcu.com.tr/spor/futbol/galatasaray-eski-baskani-mustafa-cengiz-son-yolculuguna-ugurlandi-6797372/amp/|newspaper=Sözcü|title=Galatasaray eski başkanı Mustafa Cengiz son yolculuğuna uğurlandı |date=29 November 2021|language=tr|accessdate=29 November 2021}}
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| title = President of Galatasaray SK
| before = Dursun Özbek
| after = Burak Elmas
| years = 20 January 2018 – 19 June 2021}}
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Category:20th-century Turkish businesspeople
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Category:Ankara University Faculty of Political Sciences alumni
Category:Burials at Ulus Cemetery
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