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Suzan Sabancı
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Suzan Sabancı
1965 (age 59–60) Istanbul, Turkey
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| Nationality | Turkish |
| Citizenship | Turkey and Malta |
| Education | Finance and International marketing |
| Alma mater | Richmond, The American International University in London, London, UK Boston University, USA |
| Occupation | Chairperson |
| Board member of | Akbank (Chairperson) and a member of Sabancı Holding. |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Erol Sabancı Belkıs Sabancı |
Suzan Sabancı (born in 1965) is a successful Turkish businesswoman. She is a member of the well-known Sabancı family. Currently, she is the chairperson of Akbank, which is a big bank. She also serves on the board of Sabancı Holding, a large company that owns many businesses.
Since 1993, Suzan Sabancı has focused on managing money and risks for banks. She is also a member of important groups like the Institute of International Finance. These groups help guide how money works around the world.
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Her Journey in Banking
Suzan Sabancı is the chairperson of Akbank. This means she is the main leader of the bank's board of directors. She is also on the board of Sabancı Holding and Sabancı University. In 2009, she started the Akbank International Advisory Board. This board gives advice to Akbank on global matters, and she leads it.
Sabancı started her banking career in 1986. In 1989, she joined Akbank as an Executive Vice President. She was in charge of the bank's money management. By 1997, she became an Executive Board Member. She handled money management and international banking. In 2001, she helped lead a big change program for the bank. Finally, in March 2008, she became the chairperson of Akbank.
Her Education
Suzan Sabancı studied Finance and International Marketing. She earned her first degree from Richmond, The American International University in London in the UK. Later, she got her master's degree (MBA) from Boston University in the United States.
Important Groups and Awards
Suzan Sabancı is part of many important groups around the world. She is on the board of the Institute of International Finance. She also advises groups at Harvard University and the Council on Foreign Relations. These groups work on global issues and business.
From 2010 to 2014, Suzan Sabancı led the Turkish-British Business Council. This group helps businesses in Turkey and the UK work together. In 2012, Queen Elizabeth II of the UK gave her a special award. It was called "Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE)". This award recognized her efforts to improve relations between Turkey and the UK.
Suzan Sabancı also cares a lot about helping society. She supports culture, education, and new businesses. She is a founding member of Endeavor Turkey, which helps entrepreneurs. She also supports the Contemporary Istanbul Art Fair. For 17 years, she was the Honorary Consul of Luxembourg in Istanbul. In 2014, King Felipe VI of Spain gave her the Order of Civil Merit. This award was for her work in strengthening ties between Spain and Turkey.
Today, Suzan Sabancı is a patron of Prince’s Trust International. This charity was started by King Charles III (when he was Prince of Wales). It helps young people develop their skills and find jobs.
Her Family Life
Suzan Sabancı has two children.
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