Middle East Country Leadership Team
Özden Yiğit
Head of Human Resources at Bayer Middle East
Özden Yiğit holds the esteemed position of Head of Human Resources at Bayer Middle East, overseeing a diverse portfolio of 16 countries. She leads a regional team dedicated to developing corporate cultures that foster continuous talent development, cultivate a high-performance mindset, and prioritize employee well-being, essential for achieving business objectives. With over 22 years of HR experience, Özden drives transformative change and leads inclusion and diversity initiatives. She has been pivotal in digital transformation in HR, pioneered women's employee resource groups, developed Flexible Working Arrangements, and improved parental leave policies.
Before her regional role in the Middle East, Özden was the HR Business Partner for Bayer Türkiye and held notable HR positions at KPMG and Allianz Insurance. Certified as a professional coach with a background in psychology, Özden is also a recognized #IAmRemarkable facilitator, highlighting her dedication to fostering positive work cultures.
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