Kerem Emre Akarlar | Managing Director
OneIngage

Kerem Emre Akarlar is a seasoned marketing and business leader with over 21 years of experience across the MENA region, Turkey, and global markets. As the Managing Director of Ingage MENA, a subsidiary of Koç Holding, he leads the agency’s expansion into the UAE with a clear mission: to deliver data-driven, culturally relevant, and growth-focused marketing solutions tailored to the region’s evolving digital landscape. Kerem’s career spans over two decades at the intersection of marketing, media, and business transformation. He has held executive roles in leading agencies and media groups, where he built and led cross-functional teams, launched award-winning campaigns, and delivered commercial success for global and regional brands. From scaling digital operations across MENA to driving growth strategies for Fortune 500 clients, Kerem combines deep regional expertise with a global mindset. His leadership is defined by a focus on measurable growth, innovation, and empowering brands to succeed in complex, fast-changing markets. Based in Dubai, Kerem is positioning Ingage as the region’s premier growth partner—fusing media, creativity, e-commerce, MarTech, and sustainable advertising under one roof to drive meaningful, borderless impact for clients.