Born in Niğde in 1961, Adnan Erem graduated from Ankara Universty Political Science Faculty in 1985. He attended Ankara University Faculty of Law, Banking and Insurance Institute Certificate Program. His career started at Sabancı Group in the town of Adana. He took part in all stages of his business life, and served as the CEO of companies such as GıdaSA, DanoneSA. Erem has nearly 40 years of experience in business life. He still coaches, mentors and advises boards of directors and C level executives. He continues his partnership with Mrs. Güler Sabancı at Gulor Wines and is the vice chairman of the board.