Experience22+ 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

Professional employment history
  • Oct 2025–Present· 1 yr
    • Board MemberCurrent
      Oct 2025–Present
  • Jul 2025–Present· 1 yr 3 mos
    • Board MemberCurrent
      Jul 2025–Present
  • LivaNovaCurrent
    May 2024–Present· 2 yrs 5 mos
    • Chief Innovation OfficerCurrent
      May 2024–Present
  • Jun 2020–Mar 2024· 3 yrs 9 mos
    • Company Group Chairman, Global Head of Innovation and R&D
      Nov 2022–Mar 2024
    • Worldwide Vice President Research & Development
      Jun 2020–Nov 2022
  • Mar 2013–Jun 2020· 7 yrs 3 mos
    • Surgical Franchise Head, Research & Development
      Feb 2017–Jun 2020
    • Vice President, Head Intra-Ocular Lens R&D
      Mar 2013–Feb 2017
  • Jun 2006–Mar 2013· 6 yrs 9 mos
    • Vice President, Research & Product Development - Medical Device
      Feb 2011–Mar 2013
    • Sr. Director, Product Development - Medical Device
      Jun 2009–Feb 2011
    • Director, Research and Development
      Jun 2006–Jun 2009
  • Mar 2004–Jun 2006· 2 yrs 3 mos
    • Senior Scientist
      Mar 2004–Jun 2006

Education

PhD

Chemical Engineering

UC Santa Barbara

M.Sc

Chemical Engineering

Boğaziçi University

B.Sc

Chemical Engineering

Boğaziçi University

Executive Relationship Map

Reports To
Ahmet Tezel, PhD
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

20 of 20 skills
Change ManagementCommercializationSopProduct DevelopmentLeadershipTechnology TransferCross-functional CoordinationChange ControlOncologyCAPAFDAMedical DevicesCross-functional Team LeadershipV&VBusiness StrategyCompetitive AnalysisQuality AssuranceManufacturingProcess ImprovementGLP