Izzet Pinto, founder of TV content distributor Global Agency, born in 1978. Izzet was educated in Turkey and the United States and after several years in business in Asia, he became a literary agent, representing Turkey's bestselling authors abroad.
He has built his company in 2006 which is a byword for quality and excellence, with hits including series such as; 1001 Nights, Magnificent Century, Broken Pieces; and formats; Shopping Monsters, Keep Your Light Shining, Perfect Bride.

Izzet has received a variety of awards, such as the Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Junior Chamber International (2008), Médaille d’Honneur by MIPTV (2018) and outstanding achievement award at the TOA Awards (2019).

Today, Global Agency is known as one of the world’s leading independent distributor, representing 150 selective projects from all  around the world. In addition, Pinto has been contributing to the company with the creation of hit formats.
In 2021, İzzet Pinto's autobiography The White Butterfly was published.