Atahan Afsar

"Initiative is the king."

I am a digital-based product/project/account manager with 3 years of experience, living in Stockholm. I have both analytical (Computer Engineering and Mathematics) and art/sociological (Art Theory and Criticism) degrees in my bachelor studies, and now I am a MSc. in Management candidate in Stockholm School of Economics.

I believe a product, or an organization, can truly satisfy the needs of its market only with consumer/market oriented approaches. I embrace design approaches aligning with Service Design method, and market-sensing organizational structures.

I enjoy high-tech. I love art and esthetic in every form. I feel lucky that I have studied and worked in the areas that I am truly passionate about.

Follower of the transformational approach in leadership. Resolute enabler.

Chorister and chess player since the age of 6. Member of the founding board of Choral Culture Association (NPO) in Turkey. Have several degrees in national chess championships and pooled for national team.

Other areas of interest includes Economics, Psychology, Social Psychology, Philosophy, Cultural Studies, Rhetoric, Abstract Mathematics.

Stuff that I like doing: Kitesurfing, Snowboarding, Playing piano, Cooking, Reading, Fencing, Mixology.