Dilara Gunay

Corporate Communications Manager at Getir

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

About

I have over 10 years of experience in the field of communications, working with brands from various industries. I combine the expertise I gained at PR agencies with my recent focus on corporate communications. I have specialized in content writing, media relations, executive communication, event management, and crisis management. My background in mindfulness and yoga instruction shapes my approach to work, enabling me to remain solution-oriented, adaptable, and resilient under high-pressure environments.

Experience

  • Getir (Istanbul, Türkiye · Hybrid)
    • Corporate Communications Manager
      Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    • Corporate Communications Executive
      Mar 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

      -Develop and execute integrated corporate and internal communication strategies for Getir’s brands, ensuring alignment across leadership messaging, media relations, and internal comms. -Lead media relations and PR agency management, overseeing press engagement, senior management visibility, and proactive reputation management. -Coordinate executive and leadership communications, including speechwriting, interview preparation, and public-facing appearances. -Manage end-to-end sponsorship and partnership communications, from strategic planning to execution and KPI evaluation. -Plan and deliver corporate social responsibility initiatives and communication programs aligned with brand values and long-term reputation goals. -Produce high-impact internal and external communication materials, including press releases, Q&A documents, news stories, press conference content, and internal announcements, in close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

  • PR & Corporate Communication Supervisor at n11
    Mar 2023 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

    -Led communication efforts during the post-acquisition phase following Getir’s acquisition of n11, including brand positioning, corporate identity renewal, and alignment of n11’s communication strategy with Getir’s corporate narrative. -Prepared executive-level speeches and key messaging for the CEO and senior leadership, and managed high-profile media interviews during transformation and rebranding periods. -Developed proactive crisis communication plans and effectively managed media and stakeholder relationships during periods of organizational change. -Coordinated press release communications and successfully organized press launch events related to corporate milestones, brand transition, and strategic announcements.

  • Senior Account Supervisor at Projects by Z
    Feb 2021 - Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Brands: n11, Doğuş Hospitality & Retail

  • Account Supervisor at ÜNİTE Edelman
    Feb 2018 - Jan 2021 · 3 yrs

    Brands: Hepsiburada, B2CDirect, Rönesans Holding

  • Account Specialist at A&B Communications
    Aug 2013 - Jan 2018 · 4 yrs 6 mos

    Brands: Mavi, Logitech, Logitech G, Ultimate Ears, Jaybird, IKEA, Nike