Le Cordon Bleu President and CEO André Cointreau Visits Özyeğin University President Barış Tan

During the courtesy visit, the two leaders discussed the longstanding and successful partnership between Özyeğin University and Le Cordon Bleu, which has flourished since the launch of the University's Undergraduate Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Program.

Prof. Tan and Mr. Cointreau reflected on the program’s evolution into one of Türkiye’s leading culinary education programs and exchanged ideas on new opportunities for international collaboration and joint initiatives between the two institutions.

The meeting also explored the future of gastronomy education, opportunities to deepen industry partnerships, strategies to expand student and faculty mobility, and strategic initiatives that could further strengthen the global reach and impact of both institutions.