Fatih Ozmen is a Turkish-American aerospace engineer and the self-made billionaire CEO and co-owner of Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), a major aerospace and defense contractor. Born in Turkey in 1957, his youth was characterized by competitive excellence: he was a former Turkish National Cycling Champion in the 1970s.

Ozmen pursued advanced technical training in the United States, receiving an M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno, specializing in navigation and landing systems. His career began as an engineering intern at SNC in 1981. His scientific rigor, combined with the discipline of competitive cycling, prepared him for the complex world of defense and space technology.

Fatih Ozmen and his wife, Eren Ozmen (who focused on business strategy), acquired Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) in 1994. As CEO, Fatih was the primary technological visionary, helping develop numerous systems and managing key programs. Their strategy was built on aggressive growth through acquisition (completing 19 strategic acquisitions), expanding SNC to over 34 locations and a workforce exceeding 3,000 personnel.

SNC became a major defense contractor, but Fatih's most visible achievement is the development of the reusable spacecraft Dream Chaser (often referred to as a mini space shuttle), which provides cargo services to the International Space Station (ISS). His current project is the highly complex, multi-billion dollar contract to build the next nuclear-ready Doomsday Planes for the U.S. government. His success, fueled by his engineering mastery, secured his multi-billion dollar fortune.

Fatih Ozmen's social impact is structural, stemming from SNC's role in advancing U.S. national security and commercial space technology. He has made significant contributions to entrepreneurship programs at the University of Nevada, Reno, reflecting his commitment to fostering the next generation of technical leaders.

His structural contribution is tied to the successful commercialization of space and defense technologies and his recognition as a recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for his contributions to American society.

Fatih Ozmen maintains the professional, composed style of an aerospace engineer and CEO. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored business suits. His aesthetic is one of serious authority, reflecting his engineering mastery and his high-stakes work in the defense and space sectors.

Residing in Reno, Nevada, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to leveraging his engineering expertise to achieve ambitious goals in aerospace and space exploration.