Can Atalay Gungor

Can Atalay Gungor is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in operations, production, and technology management across various industries. Currently serving as Chief Technical Officer at Akdeniz Chemson since April 2022, Gungor oversees EHS, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Process Development & Engineering functions. Previously, Gungor held significant roles at Avient Corporation, including Director Of Operations and Head of Production & Technology, managing operations across the Middle East and Africa. Gungor's background also includes leadership positions at Clariant and 3M, where responsibilities ranged from driving continuous improvement initiatives to overseeing lean manufacturing processes. Gungor's educational qualifications include an M.Sc. in Engineering Management and ongoing Ph.D. studies in Economics from Kadir Has University, alongside a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.