Born in 1964 in Istanbul, Oya Narin graduated from St. Michel High School in 1982 and from Hotel Ecolière Lausanne in Switzerland in 1986. After completing her education, she worked at various hotels in Switzerland and the USA. Fluent in English and French, Narin is a mother of two. She began her professional career in Turkey in 1986 at Narin Pazarlama İhr. İth. A.Ş. In 1989, she became an Export Manager. Since 1989, she has held various positions, including Board Member, Deputy Chair of the Board, and Coordinating Member at Narin Tekstil A.Ş. and Marmaris Martı Hotel Enterprises A.Ş.