Güler Sabanci was born in Istanbul. After finishing high school education at the TED Ankara College, Sabanci graduated from the Bogaziçi University, Department of Business Administration.

She has held various executive roles in the Group and currently serves as Chairman of Sabanci Holding. She is also the Founding President of the Sabanci University, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Sabanci Foundation and Chairman of the Sakip Sabanci Museum.

Güler Sabanci has been the first female member in many organisations like the European Round Table for Industry. She also sits on the External Advisory Board of the MIT Energy Initiative and the Board of Overseers of Columbia Business School. Sabanci is also a member of The Trilateral Commission.