Zeynep Özler recently joined strategic communication consultancy Communication Partner as Vice President. Having experience in corporate communication in companies like Yıldız Holding, Kale Group, and Turkcell, Özler brings to the new role a perspective shaped by creativity, collaboration, and a belief in the transformative power of communication. Describing herself as someone who finds meaning in both loving life and producing value through ideas, she has often reflected on the power of building stories “from the right place” — where thoughtful strategy, intuition, and clear communication come together. Her approach to communication extends beyond visibility or reputation management. Rather, she views it as an opportunity to create genuine value and contribute, however modestly, to making the world a better place. In this new position, Özler hopes to continue creating, producing, and investing in work that carries meaning.

Mozaik, which brings some of the world’s leading design brands to Türkiye, has expanded its executive team with the appointment of Doğan Balamir Nazlıca as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

In his new role, Nazlıca will oversee the company’s sales, marketing, e-commerce, and business development functions under an integrated growth strategy. He will also lead Mozaik’s corporate transformation and operational development initiatives. He plans to focus on improving the customer experience and developing sustainable revenue models, while strengthening collaboration across Mozaik’s retail, project, corporate sales, and digital channels. Nazlıca earned his degree in International Relations from Istanbul Bilgi University. Over the course of his career in sales, he has held senior positions at companies at various stages of growth. With extensive experience in sales leadership, revenue growth, business development, organizational transformation, and data strategy, Nazlıca is expected to make a significant contribution to Mozaik’s growth and transformation in its new chapter.

Founded by Yeşim Özsoy RC 90, GalataPerform is an independent, international theater dedicated to bringing diverse stories and voices together. At its core, it is an interdisciplinary space driven by experimentation. Through its platform, LAB, GalataPerform also organizes online and hybrid workshops, mentorship programs, and creative gatherings that connect leading practitioners from Türkiye and across the globe. These initiatives span a wide spectrum—from theater and cinema to literature, music, design, and new technologies.

On June 13, 2026, LAB hosted a masterclass led by literature professor Hülya Adak RC 89. The session explored the creative journeys of prominent female authors, including Virginia Woolf, Toni Morrison, Margaret Atwood, Jeanette Winterson, and Emine Sevgi Özdamar. By centering on a gender perspective when analyzing contemporary literature, the masterclass used novel excerpts, feminist dramaturgy, and stage adaptations to spark lively analysis and discussion.

Landscape as a Staged Surface, an exhibition that took place in One Arc Gallery last spring, showcased the decades-long photographic and collage archives of Taner Şekercioğlu. Curated by Filiz Ağdemir, the works charted the artist’s conceptual evolution and interdisciplinary methodology.

Rather than treating photography as mere documentation, Şekercioğlu reframes the earth as a calculated, manipulated surface. His art traces humanity’s shifting connection with nature, capturing a transition from peaceful coexistence to deliberate intervention. Instead of presenting definitive images, these works act as visual notations that document an Ultimately, the collection highlights the multi-layered foundation that inspired his later work, revolving around threedimensional wall panels

After graduating from RC, Öneş studied at the Faculty of Administrative Sciences at Middle East Technical University. For more than 30 years, he worked seniro across various sectors such as tourism, cement, automotive and finance and in management positions. In the last eight years of his management career, he served as CEO and Board Member at Mercedes-Benz AG’s companies in Romania. After retiring, he founded the ONES ACADEMY where he has shared the experience he gained over the years from companies across different cultures with young people. He has provided corporate training and personalized consulting services, both domestically and internationally.

Tayfun Öneş will continue his career as General Manager of Akçansa, where he was already a Board Member. Akçansa is a leading company in the cement sector.

At the 2026 Retail Days (Perakende Günleri) held at the Haliç Congress Center, Silk & Cashmere founder Ayşen Zamanpur RC 76 was presented with the prestigious 25th Anniversary Honor Award. Celebrating a quarter-century of the retail industry’s most prominent gathering, the ceremony recognized legendary pioneers who have previously received Lifetime Achievement awards. Zamanpur was recognized for her enduring contributions to global fashion, particularly her leadership in sustainable design and the concept of “silent luxury.” Upon receiving the honor,

Zamanpur shared an inspiring message on resilience, noting that, while navigating professional fields as a woman presents unique challenges, passion and true entrepreneurship transcend gender boundaries. In a touching moment, she dedicated the milestone accolade to her grandchildren.