Gokhan Yavuz

Gokhan Yavuz is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in business operations and management. Currently serving as Secretary General at the Turkish American Chamber of Commerce of the South and as Founder & CEO of Stoneage Natural Rocks Inc., Gokhan has demonstrated strong leadership and entrepreneurial skills. Gokhan also founded Aria Retail Group Inc., managing executive operations and overseeing consumer product imports. Previous roles include franchise ownership at NYS Collection Eyewear and co-ownership at UG Retail and Food, LLC, where Gokhan opened and operated multiple specialty product stores. With a background in retail management at Destination XL Group, Inc. and Bloomingdale's, along with early experience in the hospitality sector, Gokhan has developed expertise in store operations, employee management, B2B negotiations, product research, and market analysis. Gokhan holds a BBA in Management with a minor in Professional Sales from Kennesaw State University and has also studied abroad at Ryukoku University.