Mar 24, 26

Zeynep Erdir Yener Joins ABB as Legal Counsel in Turkiye

ABB Motion Turkiye has hired Zeynep Erdir Yener as its Legal Counsel.

Previously, Yener spent 12 years at BSH, working first as Legal Counsel at BSH Turkey between 2013 and 2021, and then as Senior Legal Counsel Data Protection at BSH Home Appliances Group between 2021 and 2025.

She moved in-house after working as an Associate at Sibel Ertekin Law Office between 2011 and 2013.

Yener started her legal career at BTS Partners, where she worked as a Trainee Attorney between 2010 and 2011.

“After many rewarding years at BSH, I felt ready to take on a new challenge,” commented Yener. “I’m excited to step into the role of ABB Turkiye Motion Business Legal Counsel, where I will be supporting one of our business units. I look forward to further development and sharing my experience.”

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