Şaban Dişli

Şaban Dişli (born 22 February 1958, Geyve, Sakarya, Turkey) is a former Turkish politician, diplomat, and banker. He is a founding member of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) and served four terms as a Member of Parliament representing Sakarya. Over his political career, he has held senior roles within the party, including Vice President and Head of Economic Affairs.

Early life and education After completing his high school education at Haydarpaşa High School in Istanbul, he earned his undergraduate degree in economics and statistics from the Middle East Technical University (ODTÜ) in November 1979. He also holds a master’s degree in mathematical economics from the State University of New York. He also attended an executive program in business at Harvard University.

Career

Career in Banking Dişli began his career in the private sector and later moved to the United States to pursue graduate studies. He earned a master’s degree in mathematical economics from the State University of New York. In 1984, he received an offer from İktisat Bankası, where he worked for three years in the International Relations Department. He then joined Garanti Bank as Deputy Manager and, in 1991, was appointed General Manager of United Garanti International Bank in the Netherlands. In 2018, he became Chair of the PACE Sub-Committee on Human Rights. a post he held until 2023.