Gokce (Gilly) Yildirim

Gokce (Gilly) Yildirim is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the medical device and biotechnology sectors. Currently serving as the CEO of Vent Creativity since April 2020, Yildirim leads the development of digital twin technologies for surgical planning. Prior roles include Head of Business Development and Client Services at Nemedio, where engagement with C-level medical device leaders was a focus, and Sr. Project Coordinator & Accounts Manager, managing regulatory strategy and product roadmaps. Yildirim's engineering expertise was further demonstrated as Sr. Staff Product Development Engineer at 3DBio Therapeutics and within various roles at Stryker, including contributions to bone density prediction platforms and additive manufacturing. Additionally, early career experience at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases involved research and development of orthopaedic devices. Yildirim holds an MBA from Columbia Business School, as well as master's and bachelor's degrees in Biomedical and Industrial Engineering, respectively.