Founder and CEO
 

Elif Celik, a graduate of Istanbul University's Faculty of Pharmacy, joined Eczacıbaşı Group, one of Turkey’s biggest and reputable conglomerates, in 1993. She worked in various companies under the Healthcare Division, most being the multinational JV’s and in executive roles. Lastly, she carried the Executive Vice President role for the Eczacıbaşı Healthcare Division, being responsible for a P&L of 400 M USD, 4 companies and over 1000 employees. During her tenure she also took multiple Board Director roles in Group companies such as Intema Building Products, Eczacibasi-Monrol Nuclear Medicines and Eczacibasi Healthcare services.

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In 2019, Elif Celik chose her new path and established 'ThreeD Strategic Leadership Consultancy', through which she has been successfully supporting local and multinational pharma companies in vision setting, strategic transformation and leadership mentoring. Additionally, Çelik founded her own pharma & healthcare start up in 2020, Nevofarma Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Products, that she is currently leading as the active CEO and President.

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Elif Çelik is also the Chairwoman of Kurtsan Pharmaceuticals, Kurtsan Medical and Otacı Herbal Products Co. as well as an independent Board Member of Centurion Pharmaceuticals.

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Being a key influencer in healthcare industry, Çelik was selected as an honoree in the 2017 global list of "40 Women to Watch over 40" by Forbes for her work on the ‘Integrated Healthcare Model’. She is also listed among the "50 Most Powerful Women CEOs in Turkey" by Economist magazine between 2012-2018 years.

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