Murat Akyol
About Murat Akyol
Murat Akyol serves as the VP of Product at Bynder, where he oversees the strategic direction and execution of multiple product lines. He has extensive experience in product management and design, having held various roles at Exact and Bynder over the past decade.
Current Role at Bynder
Murat Akyol currently serves as the Vice President of Product at Bynder, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees the strategic direction and execution of multiple product lines. His responsibilities include managing product development and ensuring alignment between product strategy and design. Akyol's leadership is crucial in guiding the product teams to deliver cohesive solutions that meet market demands.
Previous Experience at Exact
Before joining Bynder, Akyol worked at Exact in various roles over a span of nearly a decade. He began as a User Experience Designer from 2011 to 2013, where he focused on enhancing user interaction with products. He then progressed to Senior Product Manager from 2013 to 2016, managing product development and strategy. Akyol also served as Manager of User Experience Design from 2016 to 2020, where he led design initiatives to improve user engagement.
Education and Expertise
Murat Akyol holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication & Multimedia Design from De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences, which he completed from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Executive Master in Media Innovation from Breda University of Applied Sciences in 2016. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in product management and design.
Experience at ICATT Interactive Media
Akyol began his career as a User Interface Developer at ICATT Interactive Media, where he worked from 2009 to 2011. In this role, he contributed to the development of user interfaces, focusing on creating engaging and effective digital experiences. This early experience laid the groundwork for his future roles in user experience and product management.
Short Tenure at Bynder as Director of Product Design
In 2020, Murat Akyol briefly held the position of Director of Product Design at Bynder for five months. During this time, he was responsible for leading design efforts and ensuring that product design aligned with user needs and business objectives. This role was part of his transition to his current position as Vice President of Product.