Turk Budak

Turk Budak is an accomplished marketing professional with over 15 years of experience in the consumer goods industry, currently serving as the Protein Marketing Director at PepsiCo since November 2015. Budak has demonstrated expertise in managing brand portfolios, including Muscle Milk, Evolve, and Gatorade Sports Fuel, overseeing full P&L responsibilities and annual marketing plans. Previous roles at PepsiCo include Brand Marketing Director for Global Foods Group, where strategic growth for BFY Brands was a key focus, and Sr. Marketing Manager for both Quaker and Doritos brands, leading extensive brand development initiatives. Prior to joining PepsiCo, Budak held various marketing positions at Unilever, including Global Brand Development Manager for Rexona, showcasing strong skills in strategy alignment and market innovation. Budak began a career in marketing at Colgate Palmolive Turkey and holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Boğaziçi University.