Burak Unan
Executive Assistant Manager, Business Development at Raffles
Executive Assistant Manager, Business Development of Raffles Istanbul, has worked for the hotel since January 2014, prior to the property’s Fall 2014 opening. Bringing with him seventeen years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry at established luxury properties in Turkey, he has covered multiple markets including the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Burak has a track record of developing and implementing new Sales and Business Development strategies to increase market share and recognition of Raffles Istanbul all over the world. Creativity, vision and leadership are Burak’s greatest strengths: this unique and comprehensive skillset has enabled him to successfully contribute in all of the roles he has assumed during his career. Before joining Raffles, Burak held key positions in Sales Management in a number of top luxury hotels in Turkey including Swissotel the Bosphorus, The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul as well as the Kempinski. As a visionary professional and a continuous improvement expert, one of his current projects involves breaking into new markets through strategic partnerships and bringing Raffles Istanbul into areas ripe with opportunities ahead of competitors. Burak holds a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management from Akdeniz University in Antalya, Turkey. A Turkish national, Burak is passionate about traveling, kick-boxing, Pilates, music and reading. He lives in Istanbul with his wife and daughter Alin.