NEW JERSEY — Ferda Bakay Saka was awarded a commemorative plaque of appreciation during the Business Awards ceremony organized by the Turkish-American Business Association (TABA-AmCham) in New Jersey. Held alongside official engagements surrounding the 81st United Nations General Assembly, the honor underscores her career contributions to expanding business and trade connections between Turkey and the United States.
The award was presented jointly by Turkish Minister of Trade Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat and TABA-AmCham Chairman Süleyman Ecevit Sanlı. The ceremony drew prominent executive leadership from both nations’ commercial sectors, including Bank of America Vice Chairman Asgar Hussain.
A Career Bridging Global Media and Luxury Markets
Bakay Saka’s professional background spans executive roles across international brand management, corporate communications, and high-end consumer sectors:
- Luxury and Retail Sectors: Advised and managed corporate relations for prominent international houses, including luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co.
- Media Operations: Spent years as General Manager overseeing regional strategies for major global broadcasting networks, including MTV, Discovery Channel, History Channel, and Nickelodeon.
Strengthening Cross-Border Bilateral Networks
Building on her corporate background, Bakay Saka focuses on facilitating international partnerships, connecting corporate stakeholders across Turkish and American markets, and expanding the international profile of Turkish companies operating abroad.
The recognition from TABA-AmCham highlights the ongoing role of private-sector leadership in driving cross-border economic engagement and commercial dialogue between the two nations.
