Hakan Ozdemir joined Siemens in 2014 as director of strategy and business development in Turkey. He later served as the CEO of Siemens in Qatar starting in October 2022, and the role of CEO of Siemens Smart Infrastructure in the Middle East in October 2023.in October 2022. With extensive experience in industry, infrastructure, healthcare, and technology, Ozdemir previously worked at AT&T and IMS Consulting Group, advising major companies on digital transformation and strategy. At Siemens Turkey, he held various roles and led projects valued at over €1 billion before his appointment as VP and head of sales. Ozdemir advocates for implementing transformative technologies like AI, cybersecurity, and 5G. He holds degrees in chemistry from Bogaziçi University and an MBA from the University of West Georgia.