Returning to Turkey, Muhtar Kent became CEO of Efes Beverage Group at Anadolu Group, the largest local shareholder of the Coca-Cola franchise in Turkey and one of Europe's largest international beverage businesses.
Pulang ke Turki, Muhtar Kent menduduki jabatan eksekutif Efes Beverage Group di Anadolu Group, pemegang saham waralaba Coca-Cola lokal terbesar di Turki dan salah satu bisnis minuman internasional terbesar di Eropa.