Touker Suleyman

Quick Facts

Full Name	Touker Suleyman
Occupation	Entrepreneur
Date Of Birth	Aug 4, 1953(1953-08-04)
Age	71
Birthplace	Famagusta
Country	Cyprus
Birth City	Famagusta District
Horoscope	Leo

Touker Suleyman Biography

Touker Suleyman is one of the most popular and richest Entrepreneur who was born on August 4, 1953 in Famagusta, Famagusta District, Cyprus.

Touker Suleyman (born Türker Süleyman; 4 August 1953) is a British Turkish Cypriot fashion retail entrepreneur, investor and reality television personality. In 2001, his company Low Profile Group purchased UK shirt maker Hawes & Curtis, and in 2002 he purchased UK fashion label Ghost. Since then, he has invested in a number of start-up companies including Bikesoup and Huxley & Cox.

In the early 1980s, after being advised by a stockbrocker, Suleyman took a 29.9% stake in clothing business Mellins. He was later persuaded by Laing & Cruickshank that Mellins should buy a stake in retailer Bamber Stores “because it offered synergy—we make it and we sell it.” After Suleyman asked accountants Coopers & Lybrand to do a review, they discovered that the business had falsified their records and was £20–26 million in deficits. A board meeting was held the following Monday where Suleyman resigned, the company’s shares were suspended, and receivers Cork Gully were called in. The collapse of Bamber Stores now forced Suleyman to find a way to raise money or see Mellins collapse too but he was unable to find investors. Suleyman was now stuck with debt and sold his house to repay money he owed to the bank.

Touker Suleyman Net Worth

Touker Suleyman is one of the richest Entrepreneur from Cyprus. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Touker Suleyman 's net worth £150 million (2015). (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Suleyman was born in Famagusta on 4 August 1953, into a Turkish Cypriot family. In 1958, he moved to England with his family and settled in Bermondsey, South London. He arrived not speaking any English and attended Peckham Manor secondary school. At age 10, he suffered a serious hand infection that resulted in him missing a year of school and at risk of an amputation of his left hand. Suleyman helped out working at his family’s restaurant in Camberwell. He credits his father for being his inspiration to start his own business.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Touker Suleyman height 5 ft 6 in Derek weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Touker Suleyman Dating?

According to our records, Touker Suleyman is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Touker Suleyman’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2015, Suleyman was chosen to join the investors’ panel on the thirteenth series of BBC television programme Dragons’ Den, alongside Nick Jenkins and Sarah Willingham.

Facts & Trivia

Derek Ranked on the list of most popular Entrepreneur. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Cyprus. Touker Suleyman celebrates birthday on August 4 of every year.

What illness did Touker Suleyman have?

At age 10, he suffered a serious hand infection that resulted in him missing a year of school and at risk of an amputation of his left hand.

What companies does Touker Suleyman own?

Owner of fashion brands Hawes & Curtis, Ghost and Low Profile Holdings. Touker Suleyman has 40 years’ retail and manufacturing experience and is best known as the founder of quintessentially British menswear brand, Hawes & Curtis and the man credited with reinventing the seminal 90s womenswear label, Ghost.

What is Tuka Solomon worth?

Touker’s net worth is £150 million according to Spear’s magazine and much of this money was made in the fashion industry. At five years old he moved from Famagusta to the UK and was unable to speak English and went on to train as an accountant.

How is Touker Suleyman rich?

Touker Suleyman – £200million According to the Sunday Times Rich List, his net worth is estimated at around £200million. His portfolio includes brands such menswear with Hawes and Curtis and women’s fashion label, Ghost. He has invested over £2million into businesses and products in the Den.

Why did Theo leave Dragons Den?

Retail giant Theo Paphitis stepped down from his role on the show in 2013, telling the BBC: “ The time felt right to give up my seat, stop breathing fire and allow someone else to enjoy the wonderful experience of being a Dragon.”