Ottoman Greeks
Well connected with financial circles, Bayar played an important role in Unionist "Millî İktisat" (National Economy) policies. He was a member of the Special Organization and worked alongside in killing and robbing Ottoman Greeks in order to coerce them to emigrate in 1914. He initiated the opening of , the Şimendifer Vocational School in , and a library in Izmir. Bayar also played an important role in the creation of the Izmir based sports club Altay S.K.