Our Team
Driven by the idea that great work sprouts from happy and harmonious people, we are constantly working to create an enjoyable working atmosphere for our team. Let's introduce the Team:
Founder and Managing Partner of g2o Turkey, with 20 years of experience in the tourism industry
Onur got his bachelor’s degree from Istanbul University in Economics and completed his master’s degree at the San Francisco State University in Meeting and Event Management.
He enjoys spending the summer months in Bodrum with his family, where he developed a passion for sailing, sea, and cooking.
Founder and Managing Partner of g2o Turkey, right after his graduation in 1994 from Istanbul University, School of Tourism and Hotel Management, started working as a tour guide
Osman then took up various positions at leading tourism companies in the industry and in 2011 he founded g2o Turkey.
In his leisure time he enjoys all kinds of sportive activities, spending time with his family, travelling with his two adorable daughters, loves to drink good quality coffee, capturing a moment with his three dogs, two rabbits, 13 tortoises, ten chickens and four ducks.
Sales & Marketing Director of g2o Turkey, Paris School of Tourism and Communication graduate
Started her career in Paris, France, after 20 years of experience in French MICE agencies moved back to Turkey in 2009.
Esin enjoys spending time in her home country and adores her local neighborhood Kadikoy-Moda. She is a proud cat mom and loves swimming, reading, and practicing yoga.
Project Manager of g2o Turkey, Bilkent University, School of Tourism and Hotel Management graduate
Yasemin is our restaurant and venue expert at g2o Turkey, she keeps track of all the new trends in our destinations and personally experiences each and every single establishment.
Mother of her lovely dog Daisy enjoys spending her summers at their family residence on Princess’ Islands.
Operations Manager of g2o Turkey, born in Istanbul and describes himself as a typical Taurus
Alper has an associate diploma from Tourism and Hospitality and since 1992 actively works in the industry. He has full knowledge of travel experience throughout the regions of Turkey. His principle is to get things done. He is a passionate movie lover who strongly believes in friendship.
Senior Project Manager of g2o Turkey, with 25 years of experience in the tourism and various industries.
Handan had (BSC) degree in Business administration from Wales University and completed her MBA degree in International Business at Coventry University.
Handan loves to take care of her special son’s personal development and play together with him. She is also keen on rare flowers and enjoys growing them.
Project Manager of g2o Turkey, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Department of History graduate.
He is thrilled to live in Istanbul, the city where he was born and raised, because of his passion for history. He is still uncovering the city's hidden gems.
Project Manager of g2o Turkey, with a degree from Moscow State Linguistic University in Translation.
After spending 22 years in Russia, Melissa moved to Turkey in 2016. Since then, she’s ventured into various industries, always finding herself in roles that revolve around communication. In 2023, she enrolled Istanbul University to study Marketing.
When she's not immersed in her job, you can find her translating or editing a classic, enjoying social activities such as wine tasting, or simply wandering around the streets of Istanbul, especially in Beyoğlu.
Sales & Marketing Manager of g2o Turkey, found her passion in the MICE industry
Julia’s career in tourism was not a chance encounter. When she found out about her family’s relocation to Turkey, one of the largest travel destinations in the world, Julia decided to tap into the tourism industry. This decision turned out to be one of the best she had made.
Having tried different fields, Julia found her passion in the MICE industry and has dedicated her time to growing her expertise in MICE since 2005.
Julia enjoys spending time with her family in her spare time. Her hobbies include piano, clothing design and sports.
She graduated from Tourism and Service faculty of Moscows Humanitarian University .
Julia is a native Russian speaker. She also speaks excellent Turkish and English.
A keen walker, talker as well as reader, and has currently undertaken a challenge to achieve visiting 100 countries
Mags has over 25 years of experience in the UK MICE industry, further strengthened by more than 12 years at the sharp end of the leisure industry; her combination of expertise and enthusiasm ensures that each MWW (Mags World Wide) Client gets the ultimate in professional representation, however with a personal touch.
A graduate of the Institut Supérieur de Gestion, an antique enthusiast and an entrepreneur who continues to look for unusual methods.
Having gained a great deal of experience and knowledge in her profession during many years at an event agency and continued within a Tunisian DMC, Alia now heads Echapevoo, bringing her networking skills for events outside France, with an emphasis on creativity and innovation in her work.
Antiques are Alia's biggest passion after travelling. She continues to search diligently for vintage objects and forgotten furniture to bring old houses full of history back to life.
The cutest member of our team, the ray of sunshine of our office
Whenever we hit an end road, Baguette is our inspiration. She has her paws in most of our projects. She is well rewarded by our friendship, belly rubs and fetch.
