Gokhan Kazar
InvestorFounderCo-Founder (Ninja Global), CEO (NODWIN Gaming MENA), & Executive Producer (Board Game Mission) at NODWIN Gaming · Co-Founder & CEO at Ninja Global
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
FoundedNinja Global
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Mike SepsounlockedGokhan: together at ESL FACEIT Group - EFG (2023)
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Gokhan: together at Ninja Company
Gokhan: together at Özel Saint Benoît Fransız Lisesi / Lycée Français Saint Benoît
About
Co-founder of Ninja Global (originally Massk, founded 2013) and CEO of NODWIN Gaming MENA.
Co-Founder & CEO at Ninja Global
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Co-founders at Ninja Global
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Doruk DemirsarCo-Founder
Experience
- NODWIN GamingHead of Global Publishing & Strategic Partnershipscurrent2025 — present
- NODWIN GamingCEO | MENA2024 — 2025Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Catoptric GamesCo-Founder | Investorcurrent2023 — presentIstanbul, Turkey
- Ninja CompanyCo-Founder | CEO2014 — 2024Istanbul, Turkey
- ESL FACEIT Group - EFGManaging Director, Turkey2014 — 2023Istanbul, Turkey
- ESL FACEIT Group - EFGManaging Director, MENA2018 — 2020Istanbul, Turkey
- JTG - JOIN THE GAMECo-Founder | Executive Producer2017 — 2018Istanbul, Turkey
- Vertigo GamesGeneral Manager, EMEA2012 — 2014Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea
- Global Game CenterHead of Business Development2009 — 2012Irvine, CA
- K2 Network // GamersfirstSenior Manager of Global Business Development2007 — 2009Irvine, CA
- K2 Network // GamersfirstProducer2004 — 2007Irvine, CA
Skills & more
Strategic PlanningLeadershipManagement6Live Events3Media & Entertainment3Game Publishing2Broadcast ProductionInfluencer MarketingBusiness StrategyProduct DevelopmentStart-up VenturesBusiness Coaching
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PublishingCoachingCross-functional Team LeadershipExecutive ManagementeSportsNew Business DevelopmentVideo Game ProductionGame DevelopmentOnline GamingCommunity RelationsLicensingIndie GamesLanguages English · French · Turkish
From Gokhan's professional profile.
Colleagues at NODWIN Gaming
Abhishek Aggarwal
Cofounder and CEO, Trinity Gaming at NODWIN Gaming
Akshat Rathee
Co-Founder & Managing Director at NODWIN Gaming
Andrew Yatsenko
Chief Strategic Partnerships (StarLadder) at NODWIN Gaming
Ankit Raipuria
Group Finance Controller at NODWIN Gaming
Anuj Bhutani
Head Of League Operations at NODWIN Gaming
Arunmozhi Varman
Head of Community Management (NODWIN Gaming India) at NODWIN Gaming
Ashish Khoria
AVP - ePIN Distribution at NODWIN Gaming
Bhagwant Bagh
Head of Creatives & GFX (NODWIN Gaming India) at NODWIN Gaming
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Gokhan Kazar?
- Co-founder of Ninja Global (originally Massk, founded 2013) and CEO of NODWIN Gaming MENA.
- Where does Gokhan Kazar work?
- Gokhan Kazar is Co-Founder & CEO of Ninja Global and Co-Founder (Ninja Global), CEO (NODWIN Gaming MENA), & Executive Producer (Board Game Mission) at NODWIN Gaming.
- What companies did Gokhan Kazar found?
- Gokhan Kazar founded Ninja Global.
- Where did Gokhan Kazar go to school?
- Gokhan Kazar studied at California State University-San Bernardino (Business Administration and Management, General); Özel Saint Benoît Fransız Lisesi / Lycée Français Saint Benoît.
Founder mafias
NODWIN Gaming mafia11
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Jasper DonatFounder (Branded)Founded BrandedNishant PatelCo-founder at AFK Gaming and SVP - Founder Office and MD Office Initiatives, NODWIN GamingFounded AfkgamingSiddharth NayyarCofounder, AFK Gaming, & Cofounder & CEO, Max LevelFounded AfkgamingRakesh RamchandranCo-founder at AFK Gaming & SVP - Tech and Product at NODWIN GamingFounded AfkgamingAbhishek AggarwalCofounder and CEO, Trinity GamingFounded TrinitygamingShivam RaoCofounder and COO, Trinity GamingFounded Trinitygaming
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California State University-San Bernardino mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended California State University-San Bernardino10
Dan LookerManaging Director at SG Credit PartnersAdrian AlvarezSenior Manager, Finance at B Capital GroupKhaled AlruwaighBoard Member at SVCDoug ScribnerAdvisory Board at Pointer.CapitalTrent GreenFormer CEO at 1Life HealthcareDiana Melendez, MBAFounder at Immigify
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Also attended Özel Saint Benoît Fransız Lisesi / Lycée Français Saint Benoît1
Shared employers
Also worked at NODWIN Gaming27
Akshat RatheeCo-Founder & Managing Director at NODWIN GamingGautam VirkCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer (India) at NODWIN GamingNishant PatelCo-founder at AFK Gaming and SVP - Founder Office and MD Office Initiatives, NODWIN Gaming at NODWIN GamingSiddharth NayyarCofounder, AFK Gaming, & Cofounder & CEO, Max Level at NODWIN GamingDoruk DemirsarHead (NODWIN Gaming Turkey), Co-Founder (Ninja Global), & Executive Producer (Board Game Mission) at NODWIN GamingAnuj BhutaniHead Of League Operations at NODWIN Gaming
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