Fatih Ozmen | $1B+
Get in touch with Fatih Ozmen | Fatih Özmen is a Turkish‑American aerospace engineer and entrepreneur who co‑owns and leads Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC). He began as an intern in 1981 and in 1994, alongside his wife, Eren Özmen, acquired SNC—which then had only 20 employees. Together they expanded it to a global defense and space-technology firm with over 3,000 staff across multiple countries and major programs including the Dream Chaser spacecraft and key NASA and DoD contracts.
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Fatih Ozmen is CEO of SNC, a next-generation prime providing leading edge technologies and transformative solutions to support critical national security needs. Fatih and his wife Eren Ozmen, who is SNC’s Chairwoman, are the driving force behind SNC’s remarkable journey from small high-tech startup to multi-billion dollar global leader in aerospace and defense.
Fatih came to the U.S. to earn his graduate degree in engineering, and soon got to work on behalf of SNC, as an engineering intern, designing simple and affordable solutions to complex challenges. In 1994, the Ozmens acquired SNC when the company had just 20 employees and grew it to become a global aerospace and defense enterprise. Over the years, Fatih and Eren steered SNC to expand in new and promising directions, including 20 strategic mergers and acquisitions.
Known as a creative thinker and problem solver, Fatih’s broad knowledge and technical expertise guides the dedication to quality and service that is the hallmark of the organization.
Through innovation, agility and best-of-breed, open architecture integrations, SNC is a trusted leader in solving the world’s toughest engineering challenges in an affordable way. For over 60 years, SNC technology has protected and saved countless lives with state-of-the-art civil, military and commercial solutions.
Fatih and Eren own a portfolio of international tech companies focused on disruptive innovations that will have lasting impacts on humanity. In 2021, Fatih and Eren launched Sierra Space, an independent commercial space company, from SNC’s space capabilities. Leveraging breakthrough technologies including the Dream Chaser® spaceplane and expandable LIFE™ habitat, Sierra Space builds and delivers the future of space transportation, destinations and infrastructure for LEO commercialization.
Over the years, Fatih and Eren have received many prestigious awards and recognition for their achievements and impact. Under their leadership, SNC has been recognized as a US Best Managed Company for two consecutive years. For their contributions to national security, Fatih and Eren were both honored with the BENS Eisenhower Award. They were also presented with honorary doctorates by their alma mater, the University of Nevada, Reno, and honored as Living Legends of Aviation. Fatih is also a recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
Ozmens’ commitment to advancing American leadership in space, and technological innovation in the interest of U.S. national security, inspire future generations of entrepreneurs and fuel SNC’s consistent contribution as a premier employer in growing American jobs.
Awards & Recognitions:
World’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Space, Fast Company
US Best Managed Company, Deloitte Private & WSJ
America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies, Inc.
Ellis Island Medal of Honor
Living Legends of Aviation
Aviation Entrepreneurs of the Year
BENS Eisenhower Award for significant contributions to national security
Aerospace Company of the Year
Distinguished Business of the Year
Honorary Doctorate of Science – University of Nevada, Reno (2016)
Reno-Tahoe’s Best Places to Work
Denver’s Best Places to Work
Florida’s Best Places to Work
Fatih Ozmen[1] (Turkish: Fatih Özmen; born 1957 or 1958[2]) is a Turkish-American aerospace engineer, entrepreneur, former cyclist, the co-owner and CEO of Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC).[3]
Fatih Özmen
Nationality Turkish, American
Alma mater University of Nevada, Reno (MS)
Occupation(s) aerospace engineer, entrepreneur
Known for Owner and CEO of Sierra Nevada Corporation, Dream Chaser mini space shuttle
Spouse Eren Ozmen
Website www.sncorp.com/personnel/fatih-ozmen/
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Early life and education
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Born in Turkey,[4] the former Turkish National Cycling Champion rode alongside top Turkish cyclists throughout the 1970s including the 1977 Tour de L'avenir in France.[5] Fatih Ozmen pursued higher education in the United States receiving a M.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno. He went on to obtain a master's degree, with a thesis on navigation and landing systems.
Career
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Ozmen started at Sierra Nevada Corporation as an engineering intern in 1981; during his early years at the company, he helped develop numerous systems and managed several key programs. In 1994, Fatih Ozmen and his wife Eren Ozmen acquired Sierra Nevada Corporation.[6] Under the Ozmens, SNC has completed 19 strategic acquisitions,[7] and has expanded to 34 locations in 19 U.S. states, England, Germany and Turkey,[8] with a workforce of over 3,000 personnel
Fatih is a member of the National Space Council Users Advisory Group, established in 2018 under Vice President Mike Pence.[9]
In 2017, Fatih and Eren Ozmen launched Ozmen Ventures, a $5 million venture capital fund headquartered in Reno.[10]
Philanthropy
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In 2014, Fatih and wife Eren donated $5 million to the University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Business to support entrepreneurial programs.
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