Deniz
Gungen

Deniz Gungen brings over 10 years of experience working at the intersection of policy, politics and global affairs in both domestic and foreign markets. As a Senior Director based in APCO’s Brussels office, Deniz utilizes APCO’s full breadth of integrated support and services for clients and helps address the multifaceted global challenges that companies face today around the world.

Deniz has developed unique expertise in supporting companies with their global positioning strategies and reputational challenges that has the potential to affect their business. He led high-stakes public affairs and risk management engagements with corporations, non-profits and advocacy campaigns at the crossroads of public and private sectors on global, national and local levels. He has also brokered partnerships and coalitions in market-entry and crisis communications projects involving media, business and public sector.

Prior to joining APCO, Deniz advised the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey (DEIK) in formulating strategies and policy recommendations to enhance international economic relations through business diplomacy. He also served as a project manager on a wide range of multi-country technology services and international fundraising and marketing programs.

Deniz holds a Doctorate in Political Science from Boston University, focusing on development and state-business relations, and a Master of Arts in Global Finance, Trade and Economic Integration from the University of Denver, Josef Korbel School of International Studies, focusing on international trade and development. He also taught at Boston University, Tufts University, and Yeditepe University on European studies, political economy, industrialization and development. He is fluent in English and Turkish.