Gonca K.

CEO Effect Burson

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

About

Senior Advisor to BCW Global on sustainability, Founder of Effect BCW, Karakas Investor Relations, Ailem.com and Ahimsa Tourism which have gone on to grow successful businesses in sectors including technology, travel, financial services, entertainment as well as health and wellness. Prior to Effect, was an executive in investment banking and worked in media. Since 23 she has been an entrepreneur and recently focused on global sustainability projects and respresenting BCW on global platforms. Specialties: communications, sustainability, wellness, non profit governance, climate change Former President of the Turkish Public Relations Association, Board Member of Yuvam Dünya Association, Professor at Yeditepe University, traveler, sailor and activist in heart.

Experience

  • Burson (3 yrs 10 mos)
    • CEO Effect Burson
      Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Senior Advisor on Sustainability
      Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Founding Partner at Good Spaces İstanbul
    Feb 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

    Art Technology Goodness

  • Chief Executive Officer at Effect Burson
    Jan 1995 - Present · 31 yrs 7 mos

  • President at TÜHİD - Türkiye Halkla İlişkiler Derneği
    May 2014 - Nov 2021 · 7 yrs 7 mos

  • Instructor at Yeditepe University
    Feb 2018 - Dec 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos