Leadership change at Sabancı Holding! The name to replace Güler Sabancı has been announced

Güler Sabancı, who has served as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Sabancı Holding since 2004, will step down from her position following the Ordinary General Assembly to be held on March 27, 2025. It is planned that Hayri Çulhacı, who is currently a member of the Board of Directors, will be appointed to replace Sabancı.

LEADERSHIP CHANGE TO BE FINALIZED AT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

According to the official statement made by Sabancı Holding, the change in the chairmanship of the board will be finalized following the Board of Directors election and the distribution of duties to be held at the General Assembly. With his many years of experience, Hayri Çulhacı is preparing to take on the leadership of Sabancı Holding in the new era.

WHO IS HAYRİ ÇULHACI?

Hayri Çulhacı has held various positions within the Sabancı Group for approximately 35 years. He has undertaken critical responsibilities such as membership on the Sabancı Holding Executive Committee, Vice Chairmanship of the Akbank Board of Directors, and board memberships in the holding and its subsidiaries. He is known for his expertise in corporate governance and financial management.

GÜLER SABANCI WILL CONTINUE TO PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE

Despite stepping down from her position, Güler Sabancı will continue her responsibilities outside the holding. She will maintain her roles as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Sabancı Foundation, Founding Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Sabancı University, and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Sakıp Sabancı Museum.

A NEW ERA AT THE SABANCI GROUP

This leadership change is seen as an important turning point for the future vision of Sabancı Holding. The fact that someone with corporate memory who knows the internal structure well is taking over the position is considered a sign of a stable transition process.