Gökhan Kazar

Gökhan Kazar is an accomplished leader in the gaming and esports industries, currently serving as CEO for NODWIN Gaming in the MENA region since February 2024, where Gökhan is focused on strategic partnerships and expanding the company's influence. Gökhan co-founded and invests in Catoptric Games, an indie video game publisher known for its high-quality, immersive titles. Previously, Gökhan co-founded and led Ninja Company as CEO until its acquisition by NODWIN Gaming, and held significant roles as Managing Director for ESL FACEIT Group in Turkey and MENA, and General Manager for Vertigo Games in EMEA. Gökhan's extensive experience also includes business development at Global Game Center and K2 Network, where Gökhan contributed to major projects and high-revenue game launches. Gökhan holds a degree from California State University-San Bernardino and attended Lycée Français Saint Benoît.