Team

Well-connected and well-informed the founding directors, Hulya Soylu and Ceyda Sara Pekenc, provide a formidable mix of talent, knowledge, vision and passion with over fifteen years combined experience in financial services, leisure & tourism and the media – as well as an unrivalled network of private and public sector contacts at home and abroad.

Ceyda Sara Pekenc
Director

Having acquired a wealth of international media experience ranging from the Financial Times Group and Time Out Istanbul to Maria B. Campbell Literary Scouting Agency in New York, Ceyda specialises in high-quality and powerful editorial services and event management skills, bolstered by an in-depth knowledge of emerging markets, business, politics and the media, strong attention to detail and a wealth of research and media skills, affording her versatility and in-depth knowledge of the industry.

Ceyda speaks and writes both English and Turkish fluently, in addition to an advanced level of French. Ceyda has an Honours degree in Politics and Economics from Trinity College, Dublin with an exchange year at the Institut d'Etudes de Sciences Politiques (IEP) in Paris, and a Masters Degree in International Political Economy from the London School of Economics.

Hulya Soylu
Director

Hulya has over fifteen years travel and tourism experience, bringing with her a wide range of skills and expertise central to the success of Redmint Communications, including a highly intuitive understanding of the market, energy and flair, a wide network of media contacts and adaptability across a wide range of services. Founder & Director of Paradise Weddings, Hulya has also worked in a range of senior posts across Turkish Ministry for Culture & Tourism, Ocean Advertising, Savile Tours and the Travel Turkey Magazine.

Hulya Soylu speaks and writes both English and Turkish fluently, as well as an intermediate level of Spanish. Hulya has an Honours Degree in Leisure and Tourism Management.

Portraits by Monica Wells Photography:
www.monicawellsphotography.co.uk