Suzan Sabancı
Suzan Sabancı is one of Turkey’s most prominent business and civic leaders, known for her long-standing leadership as Chair of Akbank and her influential roles across Sabancı Holding, Sabancı Foundation, and Sabancı University. With deep experience in finance, governance, and international relations, she also serves on global advisory boards including Harvard University, the Institute of International Finance, and the Council on Foreign Relations.
Decorated by both the British Empire and the Spanish Royal Family, she is a strong advocate for women’s leadership, education, and cultural advancement — bridging tradition with the future in every sphere she touches. Beyond that, Sabancı is increasingly recognized as a forward thinker in longevity and science-driven well-being. Her global perspective, interest in biotechnology, and commitment to human potential position her at the intersection of economic leadership and future health innovation.
Gökhan Eşeli
Gökhan Eşeli is an ex-diplomat and biotech entrepreneur with a background in Business and International Economics. His career spans key diplomatic roles across political relations, intelligence, and commerce in diverse regions, as well as business ventures connecting emerging markets with global investment. He is the founder of IslaPlus, based in Havana & Istanbul, which is the first international Cuban health and skincare brand. IslaPlus is built on extensive R&D investment to adapt Cuban science for global consumers. Most recently, he co-founded Suzi X with Suzan Sabancı, a longevity lifestyle brand delivering high-value biotech-driven products.
Gökhan Eşeli, a multi-cultured personality, is fluent in English, Spanish, German and Turkish. As a sportsman and extensive traveler, he continues to bridge regions, industries, and ideas through agile, future-facing ventures.