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Burak Gurkan

Burak Gurkan

Internationalization in Football

Professional Career

Independant Sports Consultant and Keynote Speaker
GENIUS SPORTS, Commercial Partnerships Manager
UAE PRO LEAGUE COMMITTEE, Marketing & Communications Director
DARUSSAFAKA DOGUS BASKETBALL – Marketing Manager
OCTAGON ISTANBUL, Vice President
GALATASARAY SK, Sponsorships & Marketing Manager
TURKISH FOOTBALL FEDERATION, Marketing Manager
SPORTFIVE, Marketing Manager

Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Languages

Turkish, English

Biography

Burak has been in the sports industry for more than 20 years having built up a very extensive network and experience. He used to work for very reputable institutions in the sports industry, thereby gaining significant experience at every angle of the business by working for club, governing body and agency.

He led a group of 4 persons for a media rights tender in Turkey for Turkish Super League and Turkish National Teams which was a milestone for Turkish Football. Also, he increased the sponsorship revenues of the Turkish Football Federation by 315% within 7 years.

Burak accomplished another very difficult task in the UAE and increased fan attendance in the Arabian Gulf League significantly. As a result, his solid know-how in different areas of sports business and unique experience in different markets will be beneficial for FBA Candidates.

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