Selim Uyar is the Chairman of the Board of Permak Group of Companies. Permak Group is a private-sector conglomerate in Turkey with a portfolio of companies in multiple sectors. The main activities are machinery, real estate, hotels, technology and energy. The group conducts business internationally in various countries. In 2013, one of the most valuable properties in the Venetian Lagoon, San Clemente Island and St. Regis Venice had bought the San Clemente Palace hotel.