Izmir, Turkey, December 2024 – Gulin Kilicoglu Sontuna has joined Apaz Group as Chief Marketing Officer. In her new role, Gulin will oversee Marketing, Corporate Communication, and Customer Experience for Apaz Group’s flagship brands, including Baydöner, Pide by Pide, and Bursa İshakbey, driving growth and innovation while elevating customer engagement and brand visibility.
Gulin brings extensive experience in marketing and business development. Most recently, she was a Management Consultant at Solution Partners, providing strategic guidance to businesses for over two years. Before that, she served as Director of Marketing and Business Development at Aydem Perakende and Gediz Perakende, where she led impactful marketing campaigns and corporate communication initiatives.
Earlier in her career, Gulin held several leadership roles at Turk Telekom, including Senior Manager of Mobile & Fixed Products and Services, where she executed successful marketing strategies, achieving a 20% increase in product and service sales. Her tenure at TTNET included responsibilities as Wi-Fi Product and Marketing Manager, where she led groundbreaking marketing strategies and world-class projects.
Gulin’s career also includes valuable consulting roles, such as her work with Freelance Marketing & Communication Consultancy, and she has significant expertise in event management and integrated marketing communications from roles at Efor Events and Productions and Iltek Media.
About Apaz Group
Apaz Group, renowned for its commitment to Turkish culinary traditions, operates leading brands such as Baydöner, Pide by Pide, and Bursa İshakbey. With a focus on delivering high-quality regional Turkish flavors, Apaz Group has created a name for itself with its exceptional service and affordability. From offering delicious Iskender kebabs at Baydöner to the fast and hearty pides at Pide by Pide, the group consistently delivers outstanding dining experiences that honor Turkey’s rich culinary heritage.
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