# Yakup Çamoğlu

**Co-Founder Metanu Creative · İstanbul, Turkey**

I am an entrepreneur and business leader with a background in human resources, corporate administration, creative industries, marketing communications, and sport entertainment. This experience has given me a strong understanding of organisations, teams, and operational structures, forming the foundation of my transition into entrepreneurship.

As co-founder of Metanu Creative and Fun10 Sport Entertainment Agency, I turn ideas into commercially viable projects, products, and experiences. I combine corporate discipline with entrepreneurial judgement to identify opportunities, build partnerships, and lead initiatives from concept to execution.

Profile: https://path.cv/yakup

*Last updated: August 2026*

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## Experience

### Co-Founder at Fun10. Sport Entertainment Agency
*Jul 2024 – Present*

As Co-Founder of Fun10 Sport Entertainment Agency, I lead the agency’s business development, productization, strategic planning, and commercial and operational management. I work on transforming sport and entertainment concepts into structured, marketable experiences for clubs, brands, sponsors, and fans. My role covers partnership development, contract and project management, team coordination, event operations, and the end-to-end delivery of projects, with a focus on creating sustainable business models and measurable value for all stakeholders.

### Co-Founder at Metanu Creative
*May 2019 – Present*

As Co-Founder of Metanu Creative, I am responsible for business development, client relations, contract and commercial processes, as well as team and operations management. My role includes developing new business opportunities, analysing client needs, managing proposals and budgets, coordinating teams, and ensuring that projects progress within the agreed scope. I focus on building partnerships that support the company’s sustainable growth and providing the commercial and operational structure required for creative teams to deliver effectively.

### Human Resources and Administrative Affairs Manager at Ntc Medya
*Feb 2018 – May 2019*

As Human Resources and Administrative Affairs Manager at NTC Medya, I managed HR and administrative operations for both production teams and office employees. My responsibilities included end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and training, payroll and employee benefits, labour law compliance, budgeting, resource planning, and vendor coordination. I also supported communication between management and employees, developed HR practices aligned with organisational needs, and ensured the smooth operation of teams working across multiple productions.

### Human Resources Specialist at Bta Food & Services
*Nov 2014 – Dec 2017*

As a Human Resources Specialist at BTA Food & Services, I managed end-to-end personnel and payroll operations in compliance with labour law and related regulations. My responsibilities included employee onboarding and offboarding, payroll preparation, benefits, overtime and deduction processes, statutory notifications, leave management, employee incentives, private health insurance transactions, recruitment support, and personnel reporting. I also played an active role in managing HR-related processes with public authorities and institutions, ensuring that statutory procedures, official notifications, and required documentation were completed accurately and on time.

### Administrative Affairs and Human Resources Manager at İlkhaber Gazetesi
*Jul 2006 – Jul 2014*

As Administrative Affairs and Human Resources Manager at İlkhaber Gazetesi, a regional newspaper published in the Eastern Black Sea region, I managed the organisation’s administrative and human resources operations. My responsibilities included workforce planning, recruitment, payroll and personnel processes, procurement and budget management, occupational health and safety compliance, company vehicle operations, and relations with suppliers and public authorities. I also coordinated the support services required for the newspaper’s printing and distribution activities, ensuring operational continuity, legal compliance, and efficient use of resources.

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## Skills

Leadership · Entrepreneurship · Strategic Planning · Business Development · Event Management · Project Management · Contract Management · Team Management · Productization · Team Building · Marketing Communications · Human Resources Management · Talent Acquisition · Payroll Management · Compensation & Benefits Management · Employment Law · Human Resources Reporting · Public Authority Relations · Operations Management

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## Education

### Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management
*Istanbul University*
Sep 2014 – Jun 2016

### Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
*Karadeniz Technical University*
Sep 2005 – Jun 2014

### High School in Turkish–Mathematics Track
*Tevfik Serdar Anatolian High School*
Sep 2000 – Jun 2003

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## Links

- **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yakupcamoglu/
- **Instagram**: https://www.instagram.com/yakupcamoglu/