Ceylan Thomson

Ceylan Thomson has had an extensive career in marketing and public relations. In 2021, they were appointed as the Chief Experience Officer of TooMuchWifi, an internet service provider in Africa. From 2017 to 2021, they were the Co-Founder of Craft+Graft, two inspiring coworking + event spaces with coffee bars in Cape Town. From 2011 to 2017, they were a Senior Director at SAP Ariba, where they held various roles, including Strategic Programs, Integrated Marketing, Supply Chain Program Lead & SAP Liaison, IT Audience & Business Network Lead, and Product Marketing & Campaigns Manager. From 2010 to 2011, they were the International Project Manager at TRX. From 2008 to 2010, they were the CEO & Founder of CleanTechies. From 2007 to 2008, they were the European Marketing Manager at Johnson & Johnson (Ethicon Endo-Surgery). From 2006 to 2007, they were an MBA Intern at The Boston Consulting Group, and a Marketing Strategy Consultant at Xing.com. Finally, from 2001 to 2006, they were a Global Media Manager and Marketing Communications Manager at DHL, as well as a Public Relations Trainee at Porter Novelli.

Ceylan Thomson completed their MBA at IESE Business School between 2005 and 2007, majoring in Marketing, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship. Ceylan then went on to earn an MA in Diplomatic Theirtory from The Ohio State University. Ceylan then pursued graduate studies in Turkish Theirtory and Politics at Boğaziçi University, followed by an undergraduate degree in North American Studies, Theirtory, and Politics from Freie Universität Berlin.