GLOBAL AI
BRAND
&CREATIVE

TARKAN BURMALI
living in DUBAI

GLOBAL
BRAND
&CREATIVE

TARKAN BURMALI
living in london-ISH

GLOBAL
BRAND&CREATIVE

TARKAN BURMALI
living in london-ISH

WHO AM I?

Hey, I'm Tark, a Creative Director with over 20 years in marketing, working across global brands and markets across EMEA, APAC, and LATAM.

Over time, my role’s naturally shifted into blending creativity with AI, data, and systems thinking. I’m still focused on ideas and storytelling at the core, but now it’s also about how those ideas scale, adapt, and actually perform across channels.

I work across brand, integrated campaigns, and multi-channel content, building creative systems that scale across markets. I’ve led teams of all sizes and worked across everything from global brand initiatives to performance-driven campaigns. A big part of what I do is simplifying complex challenges, turning them into clear creative direction, and building frameworks that teams can actually run with across regions.

Most of my work sits across digital, social, and video, but I’ve always kept a hands-on approach. I’m still close to the work, still involved in the thinking, and still care about the details.

At the end of the day, I’m a designer at heart who’s grown into leading bigger creative systems and teams, without losing that instinct for what actually looks and feels right.

If you’re working on something interesting and need someone who can bridge ideas with execution properly, I’m always open to a conversation. Let's connect, your project could be the next exciting chapter in our journey! 🚀

With 15+ years of marketing experience and global creative leadership, I’ve spurred growth strategies for diverse brands worldwide, adeptly navigating multichannel marketing.

As a seasoned Head of Global Brand & Creative with dual Degrees in Digital Media and Graphic Design, I’ve initiated and guided global teams, spanning 5-20 members, orchestrating full project execution from inception to completion. My collaborative leadership style has been pivotal in shaping brand strategies, ushering in compelling ad campaigns, and nurturing brand value through a myriad of multichannel marketing efforts.

My track record echoes success stories of propelling brand growth via captivating digital campaigns, ingenious social media approaches, and impactful video production, aligning seamlessly with my proven ability to navigate intricate global landscapes. Throughout my journey, I’ve honed skills in collaborative brainstorming, agency relationship management, and overseeing digital/motion/print solutions, all the while embracing and excelling in rapidly evolving environments.

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