Ezgi Ceren I.

CEO

Istanbul, Türkiye14 yrs 4 mos experience

Key Highlights

16+ years of experience in global tech marketing.
Led multi-market campaigns for Match Group brands.
Expert in brand strategy and go-to-market initiatives.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a MarTech expert with extensive experience in brand management and strategic marketing.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic Marketing ManagementBrand StrategyMarketing StrategyPublic RelationsStrategic CommunicationsBusiness DevelopmentBrand Management

Other Skills

Data AnalysisMarketing AnalyticsDigital MediaIntegrated MarketingAdvertisingNew Business DevelopmentSpoken EnglishWritingLocal MediaEvent ManagementOnline MarketingMobile ApplicationsTeamworkMarketing OperationsSocial Media Marketing

About

I'm a marketing leader with 16+ years of experience scaling global consumer tech brands with a strong focus on mobile products and digital platforms. Most recently, I’ve joined Opera as the Country Growth Director for Turkey, where I'm leading local growth and brand initiatives for one of the most widely used browser product portfolios in the world. I’ve previously led multi-market campaigns for several Match Group brands, blending strategy, creative, and localization at scale. Please reach out if you see a potential partnership opportunity or if you'd like to explore ways we could collaborate.

Experience

14 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 8 mos

Average Tenure

9 mos

Current Experience

Opera

Country Growth Director I Turkiye

Aug 2025 – Present · 9 mos · Remote

Stealth mode startup

Co-Founder

Jan 2025 – Jul 2025 · 6 mos

Built a new app from zero to (almost) launch. Led product strategy, MVP build, GTM prep, and investor talks. The project was shelved pre-launch.

Career break

Health and well-being

Jun 2024 – Dec 2024 · 6 mos

Match group

Brand Marketing Lead Across Key Markets ($MTCH)

Nov 2019 – May 2024 · 4 yrs 6 mos · Remote

Led strategic marketing initiatives for multiple brands at Match Group ($MTCH), driving growth in Turkey and key markets through integrated campaigns spanning traditional, digital, and experiential channels.
Developed global toolkits to ensure consistent brand execution, collaborated with regional and creative teams, and led cross-functional teams and agencies in culturally resonant campaign strategies.
Managed multimillion-dollar budgets and implemented analytics frameworks to optimize ROI, ensuring efficient resource allocation and strategic alignment.
OkCupid (Turkey)
Brand Marketing Manager | Nov 2019 – Dec 2023
Increased monthly active users by 157% from 2019 to 2023 through targeted campaigns and growth initiatives.
Designed data-driven marketing strategies to expand market reach and strengthen brand engagement.
Hawaya (Turkey, UK, and Global Markets)
Brand Marketing Manager / Global Brand Manager | Jan 2020 – Feb 2023
Launched Hawaya globally, creating the brand book, communications strategy, and full marketing plan.
Collaborated directly with the C-level leadership on brand strategy and go-to-market plans for the UK, France, Germany, USA, Canada, South Asia and MENA.
Led a remote team of 5, driving brand alignment and operational excellence across multiple markets.
Hyperconnect (AZAR - Turkey)
Senior Marketing Manager | Jan 2023 – May 2024
Managed a team of three to redefine Azar’s brand post-acquisition, establishing it as a premium offering in Turkey.
Acted as the key point of contact for executive leadership, aligning brand goals with company objectives and reporting on core KPIs.

Data AnalysisMarketing AnalyticsDigital MediaIntegrated MarketingAdvertisingNew Business Development+15

Once dating group

Head of International PR & Communications

Jul 2018 – Sep 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos · London Area, United Kingdom · On-site

Led strategic PR initiatives across eight countries—including the UK, Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, Netherlands, USA, Canada—to drive brand visibility and engagement in diverse markets.

CopywritingMarketingDigital MarketingBudgetingData AnalysisMarketing Analytics+26