1991 — Overview
Born in 1991 and originally from the Çaykara district of Trabzon, Yasin Yavuz is a multidisciplinary communications and project manager working in brand management, corporate communication, digital media, software projects and event management.
Since 2015 he has run software and digital transformation work through Gavia Works, the company he founded, and since 2016 he has led brand, communication and event projects as President of Dada İstanbul. He has taken an active role in brand strategy, corporate identity, digital platforms and field management across public sector, private sector and civil society projects.
By combining his academic background, field experience and interdisciplinary knowledge with a strategic outlook, he aims to create sustainable value for brands, institutions and projects, and to carry out impact-driven work through an approach that blends the opportunities of the digital age with a sense of social responsibility.
Education
2011 – 2015 · İstanbul Kültür Üniversitesi
Faculty of Art and Design, Communication Design (Multimedia)
2013 – 2016 · İstanbul Kültür Üniversitesi
Faculty of Art and Design, Communication Arts
2015 – 2017 · Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi (Master’s)
Institute of Social Sciences, Advertising and Brand Communication Management
2019 · İstanbul Üniversitesi
Faculty of Business Administration, Business and Management
2021 – 2023 · Anadolu Üniversitesi
Faculty of Open Education, Media and Communication
2023 – 2024 · İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Micro MBA
2015 – Present Founder · Gavia Works
Since 2015 he has led software, digital transformation and project management processes under Gavia Works, the company he founded.
Based in Istanbul, Gavia Works delivers needs-driven, scalable and secure technology solutions to local and global organisations in custom software and mobile application development.
2016 – Present Agency President · Dada İstanbul
Since 2016 he has led brand, communication, event and creative projects as President of Dada İstanbul.
Dada İstanbul, an Istanbul-based advertising and brand agency, produces strategic, creative and sustainable communication solutions for brands through a digital-first approach.
Present Editor-in-Chief · Milli Müdafaa
He continues to serve as editor-in-chief of Milli Müdafaa, a platform focused on the defence industry and strategic affairs.
Milli Müdafaa is an independent news and analysis portal covering developments in the Turkish defence industry and the global defence sector.
2024 – Present Director of Media and Corporate Communications · Çaykaraspor
Since May 2024 he has managed the club’s corporate communication, media relations and digital communication processes as Director of Media and Corporate Communications at Çaykaraspor.
Civil Society & NGO Work
Dijital Sürdürülebilir Liderlik Derneği (DESİL)
Founder / Chairman of the Board · 2024
Trabzonlular Federasyonu
Board Member · 2025–
Çaykaraspor
Director of Media and Corporate Communications · May 2024–
Çaykara ve Dernekpazarı Kültür Yardımlaşma Derneği
Substitute Board Member
Merter Sanayici ve İşadamları Derneği
Member
Şile Trabzonlular Derneği
Founding President · 24 December 2024
Areas of Expertise
Brand & Corporate Communication
Shapes the identity, voice and positioning of brands within a strategic framework.
Digital Media & Content Strategy
Develops audience-focused content strategies for digital platforms.
Web & Software Projects
Handles planning, development and management processes for corporate websites and digital platforms as a single whole.
UI / UX & Digital Experience
Designs user-focused, clean and functional interfaces, and optimises the experience on the basis of user behaviour.
Digital Marketing & SEO
Develops SEO and digital marketing strategies to increase the visibility of brands in the digital world.
Event & Project Management
Plans and runs event and project management processes for institutions, brands and civil society organisations.
