Corporate Communications/Public Relations & Publications Awards Judging Committee
Tümay Ergezen
Media Relations Leader, OPET, Ataşehir, Türkiye
Tümay Ergezen is a corporate communications expert with over 25 years of experience in media, media relations, reputation and crisis management, brand communication, and leadership communication. She currently serves as Media Relations Leader at OPET Petrolcülük A.Ş., managing strategic communication initiatives aligned with business objectives. Ergezen holds a bachelor's degree in Public Relations and Advertising and has worked for leading corporate and media organizations. Her areas of expertise include crisis management, strategic communication, media relations, CSR communication, sustainability reporting, and brand management.
Basak Gurtuna
Senior Marketing and Leasing Manager, Kanyon Management and Marketing, Istanbul, Türkiye
Basak Gurtuna held corporate communications roles at Dogus Group from 2008 to 2014. Between 2014 and 2024, she served as Marketing and Communications Manager and subsequently Director at Galataport Istanbul Port Management and Inv. Inc. She is currently serving as Senior Marketing and Leasing Manager at Kanyon Management.
Barış Karcıoğlu
CEO, Mese, Halkla Ilişkiler, Şişli, Istanbul, Türkiye
After working as a journalist for 10 years in Turkey's leading institutions, Barış bid farewell to his beloved profession and transitioned to communications consulting. He served as General Manager at MESE Public Relations for 12 years before taking over the company. MESE provides services to an equal number of institutions.
Nishath Nizar
Senior Editorial Director, Quill Communications, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Nishath Nizar is a strategic communications and editorial leader with over 15 years of experience shaping narratives in the field of media and corporate communications in the GCC and India. As Senior Editorial Director at Quill Communications, he leads communication and editorial strategy for clients across many diverse sectors.
Gamze Nurluoğlu
Communications Professional & Founder, GN I IQUEEM, Istanbul, Türkiye
Providing services to many global and local brands in the field of digital communication through the institutions she has worked with, Gamze Nurluoğlu offers consultancy to institutions, organizations, and individuals across various sectors including healthcare, food, technology, services, and tourism through her company bearing the same name.
H. Serkan Toptaş
Head of Metafokus, Metafokus Production & Post-Production, Istanbul, Türkiye
Serkan Toptas is the Experience Director at Metafokus, a technology-focused production agency where creativity and innovation redefine storytelling into unforgettable experiences. With over 18 years of expertise, he has been instrumental in realizing numerous award-winning national and international projects. His innovative approach to technology-driven production ensures a lasting impact on audiences.