Hakan Timur holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Istanbul University and a Master's degree in Energy and Technology Management from Sabancı University. He further enhanced his expertise by completing the “Chief Digital Transformation Officer” program at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

He began his career in 1997 at Marsa-Kraft Foods International, where he progressed from Human Resources Specialist to HR Manager. In 2006, he transitioned to the Sabancı Holding, taking on various roles across different companies and sectors, including international responsibilities. His career within the group included positions such as HR Manager at the Sabancı Food Group, HR Manager at Sabancı Holding, Global HR Director at Kordsa Global, Deputy General Manager of HR at Akçansa, and President of HR and Corporate Capabilities at Enerjisa.

In 2018, Hakan Timur was appointed as Group President of Human Resources and Sustainability at Sabancı Holding. Alongside this role, he served as a Member of the Executive Committee of Sabancı Holding and as Chairman of the Board of Teknosa until April 2023. Following this period, he led his own ventures in HR and Strategy Consulting, as well as in Digital Marketing.

Throughout his career, Hakan Timur has held various board-level positions, including Board Member and Vice Chairman roles in companies operating in sectors ranging from energy to technology. He has also been actively involved in several non-governmental organizations, including the Private Sector Volunteers Association (ÖSGD), the Association of Board Members (YKÜD), the Sustainable Development Association Turkey (SKDT), and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).

Between 2022 and 2023, he also served as Chair of the TÜSİAD Employment and Social Security Working Group.

As of October 2025, Mr. Timur has been appointed Human Resources Group President at Zorlu Holding.

Mr. Timur is married and has two children.