Mr. Hamdi Ulukaya founded Chobani, LLC (formerly Agro-Farma, Inc. (formerly Chobani, Inc.)) in 2005. Currently, Mr. Ulukaya serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Chobani, LLC. Mr. Ulukaya served as President of Agro-Farma, Inc. until July 29, 2013. Mr. Ulukaya serves as Member of Upstate New York Regional Advisory Board at The Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Mr. Ulukaya is a third generation maker of Mediterranean foods. He came from the dairy farms of Europe to found AgroFarma Inc., in 2005. Prior to establishing AgroFarma, he founded Euphrates Inc. in 1988. He studied political science, English and business with institutions worldwide.

American Academy President Laurie Patton to Receive Concordia’s 2026 Leadership Award for Civil Society
The Concordia Leadership Council is proud to announce Dr. Laurie L. Patton, President of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, as the second of three recipients of the 2026

