The experienced executive previously held top spots at companies such as Universal McCann Turkey and London, Doğan TV and Demirören Media.

Calinos Entertainment has added another experienced name to its team. Robert Zara has joined the Turkish company as its new COO.

Zara first worked as a media director in Universal McCann Turkey and Universal McCann London (1992-2004), and later as the General Manager at Universal McCann Istanbul between 2005-2011 . Subsequently, he worked in Doğan TV as Head of Marketing across all media between 2011-2018. Finally, he worked as a Chief Commercial Officer in Demirören Media.

“We are very happy that Mr. Robert Zara has joined the Calinos family. All business operations of our media group companies will now be under his direction. I believe that he will continue his success in both advertising and publishing at Calinos. I wish him success,” stated Fırat Gülgen, Calinos Entertainment’s Founder and CEO.

Robert Zara added: “Having worked for different functions for both agency and broadcasters on local terms, working in Calinos Entertainment in worldwide functions will be an appealling challenge for me. Our aim, as always have been, is to take Calinos Entertainment to the next level in response to our clients changing needs.”

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