Ahmet Tezel, PhD
Chief Innovation Officer
Cadence Neuroscience•New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
View LinkedIn ProfileExperience22+ Years
Executive Overview
As a scientist, I see my charge clearly: surround myself with strong medical and tech talent while creating an environment where they can achieve their true innovation potential. With immense respect for the unique skills of R&D and an unwavering focus on unmet needs to deliver a patient-centered solutions pipeline, my team leads a data-driven approach to the digitally enabled future of healthcare. In my role as leader of an R&D organization, I help scientists, technologists, and engineers innovate the next breakthroughs in medicine.
Career Timeline
- Cadence NeuroscienceCurrentOct 2025–Present· 1 yr
- Board MemberCurrentOct 2025–Present
- Noctrix Health, Inc.CurrentJul 2025–Present· 1 yr 3 mos
- Board MemberCurrentJul 2025–Present
- LivaNovaCurrentMay 2024–Present· 2 yrs 5 mos
- Chief Innovation OfficerCurrentMay 2024–Present
- Jun 2020–Mar 2024· 3 yrs 9 mos
- Company Group Chairman, Global Head of Innovation and R&DNov 2022–Mar 2024
- Worldwide Vice President Research & DevelopmentJun 2020–Nov 2022
- Mar 2013–Jun 2020· 7 yrs 3 mos
- Surgical Franchise Head, Research & DevelopmentFeb 2017–Jun 2020
- Vice President, Head Intra-Ocular Lens R&DMar 2013–Feb 2017
- Jun 2006–Mar 2013· 6 yrs 9 mos
- Vice President, Research & Product Development - Medical DeviceFeb 2011–Mar 2013
- Sr. Director, Product Development - Medical DeviceJun 2009–Feb 2011
- Director, Research and DevelopmentJun 2006–Jun 2009
- Mar 2004–Jun 2006· 2 yrs 3 mos
- Senior ScientistMar 2004–Jun 2006
Education
PhD
Chemical Engineering
UC Santa BarbaraM.Sc
Chemical Engineering
Boğaziçi UniversityB.Sc
Chemical Engineering
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Reports To
Ahmet Tezel, PhD
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
Change ManagementCommercializationSopProduct DevelopmentLeadershipTechnology TransferCross-functional CoordinationChange ControlOncologyCAPAFDAMedical DevicesCross-functional Team LeadershipV&VBusiness StrategyCompetitive AnalysisQuality AssuranceManufacturingProcess ImprovementGLP