Erdal Karamercan

Biography

"Received his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering at Boğaziçi University, Istanbul. Completed his graduate studies in Chemical Engineering at the University of Virginia, U.S.A. Obtained MSc. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Various managerial positions within the Eczacıbaşı Group; Intema Project Manager, Artema Sanitary Fittings Production Manager, General Manager of Ekom Foreign Trade, General Manager of Ipek Kagit Tissue Paper Co, Eczacıbaşı Group Vice President in charge of Consumer Products Group, Vice President in charge of both Pharmaceuticals and Consumer Products Groups, and, between 2003-2017, President and CEO of the Eczacıbasi Group. Currently, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Eczacıbasi Holding and Member of the Presidential Board. Memberships in various associations: Member and Ex-Board Member of TUSIAD, The Turkish Industrialists’ and Businessmen’s Association, Founding Member and Ex-President of the Turkish Advertisers’ Association, Member of the Board of Trustees of Istanbul Erkek Highschool Education Foundation, Member of the Board of Trustees of FMV Isik University, Member of KAGIDER, the Women Entrepreneurs Association of Turkey and Founding Member of KALDER, the Quality Association. Other memberships include various foundations, community organizations and sports clubs"

Research Interest

His research interests include fields health care