--- title: Erden Timur slug: erden-timur-aad4b url: /detay/erden-timur-aad4b type: biography language: English entity: primary: Erden Timur type: biography categories: - name: General Knowledge slug: genel-kultur url: /kategori/genel-kultur - name: Sport slug: spor url: /kategori/spor tags: - erden - .gs - Timur - Galatasaray author: Burak Enes created_at: 2025-12-30T08:11:44.919767+03:00 updated_at: 2025-12-30T08:11:44.919780+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/12/29/74ndSF0CN4GExL8NPs5l37rXqvrmhY2b.png --- # Erden Timur > Erden Timur, born in 1982 in Mersin, is a lawyer and businessperson who has received legal education, founded companies in the real estate development sector, produced projects under the Nef brand, and served as Vice President of Galatasaray Sportif A.Ş. ## KURE Information Cards ![Ekran Resmi 2026-12-29 22.38.55.png](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/12/29/ZYOoGbyT41rjc9dH7RreU4lskeE9pasX.png) *Erden Timur* | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Year of Birth | 1982 | | Place of Birth | Mersin | | Education | Tarsus American College,London School of Economics (master's degree partially completed),Marmara University Faculty of Law | | Profession(s) | Lawyer,Businessperson | | Areas of Activity | Real estate development, Construction, Sports management | | Structures He Founded | Timur Real Estate Development Construction and Investment Inc., Timur Holding, Nef | ## Article Content [Erden Timur](/en/detay/erden-timur-de011/llms.txt), who received legal education, has held various positions in corporate structures within the fields of real estate development, construction, and sports management. His professional life has been shaped by the companies he founded, the residential concepts he developed, and his role in sports club management. ![Image](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/12/29/JxwmJsaTXF4aqPgTzgbZLwFSVYLpR4MB.png) *Erden Timur (AA)* ### **Identity and Basic Information** **Erden Timur** was born in Mersin in 1982. His education and professional career have prominently featured law, economics, and real estate. He is publicly recognized as a lawyer, businessman, and sports administrator. ### **Educational Journey** He completed his secondary education at Tarsus American College. He pursued his university education at the Faculty of Law of Marmara University and obtained a bachelor’s degree in law. After graduation, he traveled to England to continue his academic development abroad and began a master’s program in economics at the London School of Economics. Due to family reasons, he suspended his studies after three months and returned to Türkiye. ### **Entry into Professional Life and Early Activities** Following his return to Türkiye, he entered the real estate sector by completing a partially constructed project on a family-owned plot of land. This process marked the beginning of his professional career. Despite his legal education, he thereafter focused intensively on construction and real estate development. #### **Corporate Formation Process** In 2010, Timur founded Timur Real Estate Development Construction and Investment Inc. In the same year, he implemented the Timur Holding structure, under which residential development, project management, and investment activities were carried out. The corporate formation process progressed alongside branding and concept development. #### **Establishment and Corporate Positioning of the Nef Brand** In 2010, Erden Timur established the Nef brand and assumed the roles of Executive Board Chair and Board of Directors Chair within Nef. It has been stated that the brand name derives from the Turkish word for “breath,” and that its business approach embraces a framework centered on user needs. Nef is positioned as an entity that does not limit residential production solely to physical construction. #### **Foldhome and Foldoffice Concepts** The Foldhome and Foldoffice concepts are residential lifestyle models developed by Erden Timur and implemented in Nef projects. The Foldhome approach is based on providing users with functions that cannot be accommodated within the physical boundaries of a single dwelling through shared spaces. In this system, certain usage areas typically found in large standalone homes are designed as shared facilities within the residential complex. A “use-and-pay” system has been applied under Foldhome. Shared spaces are not included in the purchase price or maintenance fees of the units; access is regulated on a per-person basis through individual cards, either by time or usage. During the development of the concept, production and assembly methods of ship cabins served as inspiration; the idea of manufacturing building components off-site and integrating them into the project emerged as a key principle. #### **Productization Approach and International Visibility** The Nef brand has presented different architectural and usage solutions in its projects through a productization approach. In 2011, Nef participated in the %100 Design London design fair, becoming the first real estate company to do so. During the same period, the brand conducted national and international activities based on numerous projects and ideas that were either patented or in the application process. Nef projects have been featured in various international publications and platforms. #### **Urban Vision Platform** Erden Timur participated in the Urban Vision platform, created through the voluntary collaboration of Nef and Kentsel Strateji companies. This platform is defined as a structure for sharing ideas related to cities, architecture, and living spaces. ### **Galatasaray Management Role** Erden Timur served as Vice President of [Galatasaray](/en/detay/galatasaray-sports-club-f5992/llms.txt) Sportif A.Ş. During a specific period, the Nef brand became the main sponsor of Galatasaray. In this context, sponsorship and support relationships were maintained across various club branches. Public statements by club officials indicated corporate support for certain sporting activities. ### **Economic Indicators and Inclusion in Rankings** Erden Timur has been listed on the [Forbes 100 list](/en/detay/ali-koc-750241/llms.txt). In 2018, he was ranked 88th on the list, with his wealth estimated at the hundred million dollar level. During the same period, the Nef brand was referenced in economic terms through indicators such as residential sales, delivery numbers, and revenue. ### **Reference in Legal Proceedings** As part of an investigation into “[Betting on football](/en/detay/futbolda-bahis-sorusturmasi-a24c3/llms.txt)” allegations, 26 individuals including Erden Timur were taken into custody. During the investigation, financial records, communication logs, and digital materials were examined. At the prosecution stage, he provided testimony and was referred to the judge with a request for detention on the charge of “laundering assets derived from crime.” ## Academic Sources and References 1. Anadolu Ajansı. "Futbolda bahis" soruşturması kapsamında gözaltına alınan 26 zanlı adliyede. Accessed December 29, 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/gundem/futbolda-bahis-sorusturmasi-kapsaminda-gozaltina-alinan-26-zanli-adliyede/3783552 2. Branding Türkiye. "Marka İnsanlar: Erden Timur." Accessed December 29, 2025. https://www.brandingturkiye.com/marka-insanlar-erden-timur/ 3. YZTD. "Kurucu Üye Erden Timur." Accessed December 29, 2025. https://yztd.org.tr/yonetim-kurulu/erden-timur 4. gdh. “Erden Timur kimdir? Erden Timur kaç yaşında, nereli, ne iş yapıyor?” Accessed December 29, 2025. https://gdh.digital/haber/erden-timur-kimdir-erden-timur-kac-yasinda-nereli-ne-is-yapiyor-ghgxjmot0wf