Mar 25, 26

Ozlem Atak Joins Straumann Group as Ethics and Compliance Director Russia, Iran, Turkey, EE

Swiss company Straumann Group has hired Ozlem Atak as its Ethics and Compliance Director Russia, Iran, Turkey, EE.

Prior to joining the organization, Atak was a Founding Partner of Atak & Batan Law Firm – a position she held between 2021 and 2025.

Earlier, she was a Regional Compliance Manager Central Eastern Europe & Turkey at Abbott between 2017 and 2021, Head of Legal at Shire between 2016 and 2017, Legal Counsel & Compliance Manager at Eczacıbasi-Baxter Hastane Urunleri between 2014 and 2016, and Legal Counsel at Eczacibasi-Baxter Hastane Urunleri between 2012 and 2016.

Atak’s other experience includes working as a Healthcare Compliance & Legal Affairs Manager at Johnson & Johnson Medical Turkey between 2008 and 2012, a Consultant Lawyer at Real Hypermarkets Chain between 2007 and 2008, a Legal Counsel at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey between 2005 and 2007, and a Lawyer – International Relations Expert at Turk Metal Sanayicileri Sendikasi between 2002 and 2004.

She started her legal career as a Paralegal-Lawyer at Turkoglu Law Office between 2000 and 2002.

“I’m excited to join Straumann Group, a company with a clear purpose to unlock the potential of people’s lives,” commented Atak. “What drew me to this role is the company’s strong commitment to innovation, clinical excellence, and a truly customer-centric approach. I look forward to contributing to our growth ambitions and working closely with colleagues and partners in the region to make a difference for patients and help create millions of smiles.”

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