Öner Akgerman balanced business leadership with civic duty and was beloved by family and friends as a true gentleman.
Öner Akgerman RA 61, TE was a valued member of the RC community and a dedicated supporter of the school. Throughout his career, he played an important role in the development of Türkiye’s industrial sector. He also served on the RC Board of Trustees beginning in 1987 and became Trustee Emeritus in 2012. During his years of service, Akgerman supported the school wholeheartedly. On behalf of his classmates, Aydın Bilgin RC 61 contributed the following tribute to a life well-lived:
“The passing of our beloved classmate, Öner, has deeply shaken us. He was known for his gentlemanly demeanor, reliability, and constant support, both materially and spiritually. After graduating from RC, he began his career at Çimentaş cement factory in İzmir, taking on senior roles and leading the establishment of companies in ready-mixed concrete, autoclaved aerated concrete blocks and panels, engineered stone slabs, construction, insurance, and tourism.
Later, together with his sons Bülent Akgerman RC 88 and Levent Akgerman, he founded the AKG Group of Companies namely AKG Gazbeton, Çimstone, More Aquaculture, Çittur, DEMİ, AKG Trading UK.
Öner served as a member of the Aegean Region Chamber of Industry Assembly, held the positions of Vice President and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Turkish Cement Manufacturers Association & Turkish AAC Association.
He founded the Çimentaş Education and Health Foundation and served as a chairman dor many years. In addition to his industrial activities, he made significant contributions to education and health sector. He served on the RC Board of Trustees for 25 years.
In the second year of middle school, when our literature teacher Ahmet Aksoy asked the class what “reliance on God” meant, Öner was the only one who knew the answer: “After doing everything you can, leaving the things you can’t do to God.” Years later, Öner, who always strived to do his best, became not only a prominent figure in Izmir’s industry but also a respected name in Turkey’s business world.”
