Alemsah Ozturk is the visionary founder of Ogilvy 4129, an advertising agency established in 2007 and acquired by WPP in 2012. Under his leadership, Ogilvy 4129 experienced exponential growth, expanding fiftyfold over 17 years to become one of Turkey's most prominent and innovative advertising agencies.
Prior to founding Ogilvy 4129, Alemşah launched multiple agencies and startups, earning the distinction of being Turkey's youngest creative director at just 24 years old. His creative contributions have been celebrated with numerous prestigious awards, including Cannes Lions, Clio Awards, Eurobest, Golden Drum, D&AD, and Webby Awards.
Alemşah is a respected thought leader and has served on juries for global and local award shows, including Cannes Lions, Golden Drum, and New York Festivals. With a significant social media presence, he engages with over 340,000 followers on Twitter, sharing insights on creativity, culture, and self-development. His blog on Medium is another platform where he expresses his thoughts, and he is a highly sought-after speaker at events like TEDx and international creativity conferences.
Recognized by the former U.S. President Joe Biden as a prime example of Turkish entrepreneurship, Alemşah is also an active angel investor, having invested in over 40 startups. He mentors emerging entrepreneurs and is a founding member of Galata Business Angels (GBA), Turkey’s first angel investment network. He is also an investor in the FounderOne fund, which focuses on impact-driven initiatives.
In recent years, Alemşah has expanded his interests into the blockchain space, launching a global NFT collection, “Fluffy Polar Bears,” in collaboration with renowned cartoonist Selçuk Erdem. He co-founded Spintop Network, a blockchain gaming ecosystem platform, and Heroes Chained, a cutting-edge AAA game on the blockchain.
By 2023, Alemşah further diversified his portfolio by investing in AI projects. He co-founded Refabric Fashion AI Solutions, providing professional tools for fashion designers and production processes. He is also involved in developing a Real World Asset Tokenization platform.
With over 25 years of experience in the marketing and creative industries, Alemşah is one of the most awarded creative leaders in the market. He is an expert in brand development, growth strategies, marketing, user experience, and product design, and has played a pivotal role in guiding several startups to Unicorn status. When not working on creative projects, he dedicates his time to writing his next book, contributing articles to Harvard Business Review, and indulging in his passion for gaming.
