Bengi Ünsal

Bengi Unsal is a seasoned professional in the contemporary arts sector, currently serving as the Director at the Institute of Contemporary Arts since March 2022. Previous roles include Head of Contemporary Music and Director of Meltdown Festival at Southbank Centre, where Bengi achieved a 16% increase in annual revenue and ticket sales. Bengi also held the position of Artistic and Managing Director at IKSV, leading Istanbul's major cultural festivals, and was a lecturer at Istanbul Bilgi University. Experience spans various significant roles including Managing Director at Doublemoon Records, Assistant Director of the Istanbul Jazz Festival, and positions at Charmenko, 36:42 Events Company, Universal Music Group, and Number 1 TV. Bengi holds a degree in Management from Istanbul University and a certificate in Disruptive Strategy from Harvard Business School Online.