YAVUZHAN

GEL

Father | Optimist | Co-founder at Harman | Passionate about pushing creative boundaries | 200+ Awards

Hi there! 👋 I'm Yavuzhan Gel, a father, optimist, co-founder of Harman, and a creative leader with nearly two decades of experience in advertising and storytelling. I've had the privilege of working with renowned agencies such as McCann, Ogilvy, Leo Burnett, FCB, Happy People Project, and Havas. I'm a proud father, and my passion lies in creating stories that are unique yet familiar, innovative, and resonate with people on an emotional level.

🏆 Throughout my career, I've been fortunate enough to earn over 200 awards across festivals like Cannes Lions, New York Festivals, Effie, Eurobest, Epica, Golden Drum, and Crystal Apple, making me one of the most awarded creatives in Turkey. My top skills include advertising, creative strategy, experience innovation, creative technology, and integrated marketing, and I'm always excited to take on new challenges and push creative boundaries.

💙 Overall, my experience has allowed me to develop ideas for a wide range of clients such as Hyundai, Finish, Vanish, Veet, Durex, Oppo, Siemens, Profilo, Garenta, Tadelle, Pernigotti, Aygaz, Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik, KoçAilem, Sütaş, Ziraat, Intel, Yataş, Boyner, Tesco Kipa, Tchibo, Turkish Cargo, Lassa, Intema, Koroplast, Dalin, Egos, Detan, Nivea, Oreo, Cafe Breno, Suzuki, Ford, KFC, and many more.

🏫 I hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Middle East Technical University and a Master's degree in Communication Strategies and Public Relations from Galatasaray Üniversitesi.