M. Oğuzcan Bülbül, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

İstanbul, Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey

• Leading a diverse team of 185 professionals across Human Resources, Corporate Communications, Sustainability, Non-Medical Compliance, and the Abdi İbrahim Foundation at Abdi İbrahim Pharmaceuticals• Steering the complexity of overseeing 5,500 employees across 20 countries, addressing the unique needs of blue-collar, white-collar, and sales teams to drive global success• Guiding a team devoted to healing lives through innovative and sustainable practices, ensuring operational excellence and strategic growth with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion• Creating and enacting comprehensive strategic HR workforce planning and proactive talent management initiatives to attract, retain, and develop top talent• Revising, initiating, documenting, and disseminating HR policies and standard operating procedures globally to ensure compliance with employment laws• Enforcing leadership development programs to build a robust leadership pipeline and prepare future leaders for critical roles within the organization• Championing sustainability initiatives, solidifying our reputation as an industry leader in sustainable practices and corporate responsibility• Achieving recognition as the only pharmaceutical company from Turkey on the A-list of the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and the only Turkish pharma company setting targets with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)• Driving transformative digital (such as SF) and AI-related projects and initiatives that have significantly boosted employee engagement and operational efficiency• Mentoring and empowering team members to achieve their full potential, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.• Implementing data-driven decision-making processes to optimize HR strategies and outcomes, ensuring measurable and sustainable improvements.• Creating a workplace environment where high talent aspires to work, characterized by innovation, collaboration, and growth opportunities

Istanbul, Turkey

• Developed and executed comprehensive public affairs strategies to enhance Abdi Ibrahim's reputation and secure stakeholder support, including healthcare professionals, customers, pharmacies, government officials, and NGOs.• Acted as a crucial link between the Executive Board and the Board of Advisors, serving as General Secretary of the Executive Board.• Orchestrated compelling storytelling, media relations campaigns, and ongoing communications with Turkish media to promote Abdi Ibrahim in a challenging and regulated market.• Cultivated relationships with national media outlets and reporters, becoming a spokesperson for the company and effectively communicating crucial topics.• Crafted impactful statements, press releases, and executive messages to amplify the company's voice in the Turkish pharmaceutical industry.• Executed the "HEAL2030" sustainability strategy, positioning Abdi Ibrahim as a pioneering net-zero Turkish pharmaceutical powerhouse by 2030.• Supported community-focused initiatives, advancing health literacy, social innovation in healthcare, and access to life-saving medicine.• Oversaw transformative initiatives as Chairman of the Abdi Ibrahim Foundation, empowering youth athletes and driving advancements in biotechnology education in Turkey.• Steered the House of Kindness Project of Abdi Ibrahim Foundation, which provides accommodation and meals for families whose children are undergoing cancer treatment in Istanbul oncology hospitals to alleviate families’ financial burden by offering a safe and supportive environment where they can stay with their children throughout the treatment and to allow families to focus on their child's well-being without the worry of accommodations, fostering a sense of community and hope during this challenging time. • Led the implementation of innovative strategies, leveraging AI technologies to optimize resource management, reduce environmental impact, and enhance operational efficiency.

Istanbul, Turkey

•Revitalized a dynamic and market-leading public company, spearheading the strategic functions of "Corporate Communications," "Public Affairs," "Legal," and "Competition Compliance," propelling the organization to achieve a remarkable 2 billion USD market cap. • Skillfully cultivated deep-rooted alliances with ministries, regulatory bodies, and influential stakeholders, adeptly navigating the intricate web of the current political landscape. •Anticipated and triumphantly conquered legal and regulatory challenges, aligning company resources to drive positive business outcomes. •Astutely represented the Company's interests, forging powerful connections with policymakers, academia, media outlets, trade associations, agencies, and NGOs, decisively influencing pivotal public policy deliberations on crucial matters like excise tax, alcohol regulations, and responsible consumption. •Championed an unwavering integrity and compliance culture, collaborating seamlessly with internal stakeholders to uphold the highest ethical standards while promoting diversity, inclusion, and robust data protection practices. • Galvanized internal communication efforts, skillfully crafting and delivering key messages that resonated with employees, instilling a profound sense of ownership and engagement. •Masterminded crisis communication strategies, orchestrating flawlessly coordinated responses alongside trusted PR agencies and strategic partners. •Pioneered cutting-edge sustainability programs, forging unparalleled collaborations with indispensable stakeholders and propelling the Company's social license to operate to new heights. •Demonstrated extraordinary acumen in risk management, deftly mitigating competition law risks through a groundbreaking zero-fine approach, effectively resolving 12 preliminary investigations with utmost efficacy, safeguarding the Company's revenue from potentially crippling penalties.

Ankara, Turkey

•Exercised formidable expertise in upholding and enforcing Turkish Competition Law, skillfully navigating investigations, M&A transactions, and exemption applications across diverse sectors, including energy, chemical, pharmaceutical, cement, mining, and more. •Offered invaluable counsel to esteemed Turkish Competition Board Members, leveraging comprehensive insights to shape projects and guide privatization cases while actively sharing practices of global competition authorities worldwide upon request. •Immersed oneself in the intricate world of public policy decision-making, gaining profound insights into the structured processes by actively participating in high-level policymaking and legislative meetings.•Collaborated closely with esteemed public servants, distinguished consultants, and seasoned politicians as an integral member of influential intra-governmental working groups, collectively unraveling complex public policy challenges and delivering impactful solutions.

Mpa, International Energy Management Policy

Activities and Societies: President of Turkish Initiative Student Association Magna cum laude graduate Research assistantship.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Accounting And Finance

PhD Thesis Topic: The effects of the Turkish Competition Authority’s monetary fines on the stock returns of the publicly traded companies.

B.A. In Business Administration, Accounting And Finance

Cum laude graduate Honor in 1998 and 1999 High Honour in 2000 and 2001