Türkiye, September 2024 – Bengisu Besen has taken on the position of Head of Human Resources at Eczacıbaşı Building Products Group. In her new role, she will report directly to the Group HR Director and the CHRO, leading a team responsible for organizational development, business partnerships, learning and development, and administrative affairs.
Before joining Eczacıbaşı Building Products Group, Bengisu served as the Head of Human Resources at Eczacıbaşı İlaç Pazarlama for more than 2 years, where she managed a team of 15 and led several key HR initiatives, including organizational development, talent management, and business administration. Notably, she played a major role in the M&A process for Gensenta Integration, which involved the full integration of approximately 1,000 employees.
Prior to this, Bengisu held the role of Organizational Development Manager at Eczacıbaşı Topluluğu for a brief period, focusing on process improvements and employee development.
She also served as the Group Human Resources Director at Mechem S.A. for about 9 months, where she was responsible for HR management across the company’s Turkish and Swiss operations. During her tenure, she implemented key HR strategies, including a corporate performance management system and recruitment for senior leadership roles.
Earlier in her career, Bengisu spent over 3 years at Abbott as a Senior HR Business Partner, where she managed HR for several divisions and played a crucial role in talent management and retention.
About Eczacıbaşı Building Products Group
Eczacıbaşı Building Products Group is Turkey’s leading ceramic sanitary ware manufacturer and exporter, producing a wide range of bathroom furniture, fixtures, and sanitary ware through its flagship VitrA brand. Established in 1958, the group operates internationally, with a significant portion of its revenue coming from global sales. Eczacıbaşı Building Products is a key player in the sector, consistently ranking among the top companies in terms of turnover in its markets.
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