Okan Erol
Founder of Wordego
Okan Erol
Founder of Wordego
Istanbul
Overview
Work Experience
Co-Founder & CEO
2012 - Current
As the Co-Founder and CEO of Wordego, I have been at the forefront of transforming ecommerce visitor analytics with our AI-driven platform. Wordego segments visitors in real-time into categories such as Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Copper based on their customer value. This allows online businesses to implement precise marketing strategies, resulting in a 25% increase in marketing and advertising-based ecommerce revenue and a 30% reduction in advertising costs.
Co-Founder & CEO
2012
As the Co-Founder and CEO of Sortext, I have led the development of our AI-driven ecommerce conversion platform designed to boost sales. Sortext utilizes sophisticated algorithms to predict and influence buyer behavior, offering personalized, time-sensitive deals tailored to each visitor's unique spending capacity. This innovative approach has consistently achieved a 15-20% increase in average order value, conversion rates, and overall revenue for ecommerce businesses.
CEO, Steno Energy
2011 - 2012
Steno Energy, a subsidiary of the Süzer Group, focuses on advancing solar energy technologies. As CEO, I directed the company’s strategic initiatives, positioning Steno Energy as a key player in the renewable energy sector with a focus on Photovoltaic (PV) and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) solutions.
CEO
2006 - 2010
Esen Minerals is Turkey’s leading producer of Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC). As CEO, I directed the company’s strategic growth, driving operational excellence and establishing Esen Minerals as an industry leader.
General Manager, Imerys Turkey
1998 - 2006
Imerys Group is a world leader in industrial minerals production. As CEO of Imerys Minerals Turkey, I led Turkish operations, enhancing extraction, processing, and distribution efficiencies and expanding the company’s market reach across Europe.
Business Development Manager
1997 - 1998
The French Chamber of Commerce in Turkey fosters trade relations between France and Turkey. As Business Development Manager, I was key in building strategic partnerships and enhancing bilateral business relations.