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Gamze Ates has combined an incredible capacity for dreaming with an unflinching willingness to work hard. From scrappy entrepreneur to global shipping executive, Wall Street highflyer to fashion editor, Ates’ has had the confidence to say yes to opportunities outside her comfort zone, and the humility to work hard and learn new things. As a professional, a philanthropist, a mother and a dreamer, Ates’ words of wisdom on facing down moments of doubt and embracing change are truly inspiring.
Ates is currently a consultant and business strategist for start ups and the New York editor for Vogue Turkey. Previously, she worked in business development and investor relations at Pershing Square Capital Management and as a Senior Executive Vice President at DHL Worldwide. She is currently on the Board of Trustees of the Turkish Philanthropy Funds.

|TurkishWIN | Length 19:57 | Filmed in the USA December 2012

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