Education:

• PhD: Communication Sciences, Istanbul Bilgi University, 2013
• MA: Comparative Literature, Istanbul Bilgi University, 2012
• BA: English Language and Literature, Boğaziçi University, 1980

Professional Experience

• 1984–1987: Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts Program Coordinator and Editor of Festival Publications
• 1987–1989: Istanbul Turkish-British Association, Assistant to the Chairperson and Secretary of joint cultural programs organized with the British Council
• 1989–1992: Mensucat Santral A.Ş. and Santral Holding A.Ş. Public Relations Manager
• 1992–1994: Freelance Public Relations Consultant
• 1994–1997: Barajans / GGK Advertising General Manager
• 1997–2012: BG İletişim Founding Partner and General Manager
• 2012–Present: Istanbul Bilgi University Faculty Member, Faculty of Communication,  Public Relations and Publicity Program

Professional Memberships

• TÜHİD (Turkish Public Relations Association) Former Board Member and Ethics Committee Member
• İDA (Association of Communication Consultancy Companies) Founding Member

Areas of Expertise

Reputation Management, Corporate Literature, Corporate Communication Environment, Crisis Management and Communication, Critical Public Relations, Human–Animal Interaction