As a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Public Administration from the Faculty of Political Sciences of Ankara University and an associate degree in Media and Communication from Anadolu University, Barış gained experience by taking part in the coordination and organizational processes of the election campaign conducted by Selim Oktar in 2009. He carried out B2B & B2C digital marketing and communication management activities in the UK and European markets as a marketing executive for 8 years in the tourism sector. While he was responsible for marketing communication and media activities for 7 years in the World Corporate Golf Challenge Turkey national final organization, he gained experience in the field of medical tourism by taking part in the establishment and business development processes of one of Turkey's first authorized medical tourism agencies.
Barış Keleş has certificates in corporate advertising, communication management, research in brand communication, digital marketing, international tourism marketing. He strives to develop his interest in corporate communication, stakeholder management and environmental sustainability in a versatile and holistic approach.
Jazz, yoga and vegan lifestyle are among Barış's areas of interest.