Nesrin Özkan

Nesrin Özkan is one of Türkiye’s most respected and influential figures in marketing strategy, operations, reputation management, and communications — with a strong specialization in retail, fashion, FMCG, and shopping centre management.  
With over two decades of executive leadership, she is best known for her transformative impact as the Director of Marketing & Corporate Communications at Metro Properties Türkiye, where she shaped the marketing  strategy of the companies’ portfolio and directly influenced the regional direction of Metro Properties across Europe and Asia.
Renowned for her visionary approach to brand building, digital transformation, and customer engagement, Nesrin has spearheaded numerous award-winning campaigns — including the “Leonardo: Inventions Beyond Time”, honoured with the ICSC Solal Marketing Award. Her work has consistently elevated corporate reputation, stakeholder engagement, brand equity, and retail innovation.
A sought-after thought leader, Nesrin serves as a jury member for the Solal Marketing Awards, is a lecturer at Özyeğin University’s Retail & Real Estate School, and an active member of Türkiye’s most prominent industry associations, including AYD, the Turkish CMO/CDO Club, and BUMED. Her influence is felt not only through her achievements but also through her dedication to mentoring future leaders and shaping industry standards. Nesrin brings deep industry insight and a global outlook to every stage she takes.
With a degree in Economics from Boğaziçi University, she continues to be a leading voice shaping the future of shopping center marketing both in Türkiye and internationally.
She is a sea lover with an amateur captain licence.