Gul Okten

Gul Okten has extensive work experience in the luxury retail market, particularly in architecture, construction, and visual merchandising. Gul has worked for companies such as Beymen Group and DemsaGroup, where they were responsible for the planning, design, and execution of retail construction projects. Gul has also managed architectural projects for brands like Valentino, Dior, and Tory Burch. Prior to that, they worked as a partner at an architecture and design firm, ROM Architects, where they handled various projects including hotels, residences, and office buildings. Gul also has experience as an architect for Vakko, focusing on retail design and project management. Overall, Gul Okten has a strong background in architecture and project management in the luxury retail industry.

Gul Okten has a bachelor's degree in Architecture from Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi / Middle East Technical University. Gul also holds a master's degree in Interior Design from Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts. In 2011, Gul completed a postgraduate course in Interior Design for Hotels at Domus Academy. Gul further pursued a postgraduate course in Women Entrepreneurs and Executives Workshop at Boğaziçi University in 2012. Gul attended N.M.B. Anadolu Lisesi, although the specific degree and field of study are unspecified. Additionally, they have certifications in Contemporary Art and Curatorial Studies from Açık Diyalog Istanbul, which they obtained in 2023.