Gülgün Dede was born in Izmir in 1987. She graduated from Izmir Atatürk High School in 2005 and completed her undergraduate studies at Dokuz Eylül University Maritime Faculty in 2010.
Following her education, Gülgün joined the Kınay family as an intern in 2009 and has remained with the company throughout her career. After occupying various roles, she assumed the position of Limser Trade and Operations Manager in 2015 and presently holds this role.
Gülgün DEDE currently serves as a council member of IMEAK Chamber of Shipping and as the vice president of the 34th committee. She is actively engaged in sectoral studies that concentrate on women and students in different non-governmental organizations, including Utikad, Wista, DEFMED.
Gülgün Dede is fluent in English and German.