Kerem Atasoy

Commercial Leader, Driving Growth & Transformation | ex-Farfetch · Google · Harvey Nichols

London Area, United Kingdom

About

Commercial leader with a track record of building high-performing teams and driving digitally led growth across luxury, retail and consumer. I've led teams at Google, FARFETCH and Harvey Nichols, as well as PE-backed consumer brands — experience that spans global platforms to heritage brands. My core expertise is in P&L ownership, digital transformation and scaling brands internationally. I'm always interested in connecting with ambitious brands and leadership teams navigating growth and transformation.

Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer at Finest Brands International
    Jan 2025 - Sep 2025 · 9 mos

    Full strategic and P&L accountability as CEO of Finest Brands International, a heritage manufacturer of country and equestrian brands, leading a business transformation programme including operational restructuring, new product launches and DTC channel launches.

  • FARFETCH (7 yrs 4 mos)
    • VP, Commercial - Farfetch Platform Solutions
      Jul 2021 - Dec 2024 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      FARFETCH Platform Solutions ("FPS") is FARFETCH's suite of white-label solutions offering global, multi-channel ecommerce and in-store digital solutions to luxury brands and retailers. I led a team of 90 across London, EMEA, US & APAC with full ownership of the FPS P&L, responsible for business development, strategy, project management, delivery, client services and an in-house digital marketing agency. - Led FARFETCH's highest growth business unit, driving consistent revenue growth and sustained profitability across a luxury client base of 30+ brands and retailers. - Signed FARFETCH's first end-to-end enterprise deal with Harrods, launching their global ecommerce business on the FPS platform — a landmark multiyear partnership subsequently renewed. - Originated and signed commercial partnerships with YNAP, Richemont and Bergdorf Goodman to replatform globally onto the FPS technology stack. - Built and commercialised an in-house digital marketing agency serving 20+ clients globally across the full digital marketing spectrum. - Grew the team from 15 to 90+ members across the UK, US, APAC and Portugal.

    • Senior Commercial Director - Farfetch Platform Solutions
      Jan 2021 - Jun 2021 · 6 mos

    • Commercial Director - Farfetch Platform Solutions
      Sep 2017 - Dec 2020 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Marketing Director at VINAYA Technologies
    Aug 2016 - Dec 2016 · 5 mos

  • Head of Digital Marketing at Harvey Nichols
    Sep 2014 - Jul 2016 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Google (7 yrs 8 mos)
    • Head of Brand Solutions, Turkey & MENA
      Sep 2013 - Aug 2014 · 1 yr

    • Industry Manager, Luxury Retail
      May 2011 - Aug 2013 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • Associate Industry Manager, Telco
      May 2009 - Apr 2011 · 2 yrs