Yılmaz Bektas studied at the College T.E.D in turkey and graduated from Cyprus Girne American University School of Political Sciences with a BSc in Economics and He received his master’s study from the University of Richmond (UK). Between 2004 and 2019, he served as a diplomat the permanent undersecretary of ministry responsible for the economy. He founded the intel group of companies in 2000 and continues to invest in many industries.