Bulent Erkaya

COO at Global Call Forwarding

Bulent Erkaya has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Bulent has held various positions in different companies, showcasing their expertise in sales, marketing, and operations.

Starting in 1996, Erkaya worked at USA Global Link as an Account Manager. In this role, they managed sales and provisioning processes for large corporate accounts, including contract negotiations and ongoing coordination. Bulent also handled fiber optic cable connections with PT Indosat, a major telecom operator in Indonesia, overseeing negotiations, provisioning, and billing.

In 1999, Erkaya co-founded Advance Travel & Tours and served as a Co-Founder & Director. Their responsibilities included developing regional partnerships with tour operators from Egypt and Israel, aiming to establish a joint venture in the USA. Bulent coordinated all aspects of the partnership process, launched a new website, and actively marketed tour packages.

In 2003, Erkaya joined Global Call Forwarding and United World Telecom. Bulent held various roles, starting as a Sales and Marketing Manager at Global Call Forwarding, then progressing to Director of Marketing and Sales. Finally, they became Vice President of Sales and Marketing, where they led marketing and sales teams, planned new initiatives, and guided team members in their execution. Erkaya also served as the COO of United World Telecom during their tenure.

Throughout their career, Erkaya has demonstrated their skills in leadership, team management, strategic planning, and business development.

Bulent Erkaya completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Marketing/Marketing Management, General from Maharishi International University. Bulent pursued this degree from 1992 to 1995.

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Timeline

  • COO

    January, 2020 - present

  • Vice President of Sales and Marketing

    January, 2017

  • Director of Marketing and Sales

    January, 2008

  • Sales and Marketing Manager

    September, 2003

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