Ayse Yilmaz

Ayse is the founder and CEO of Ottan, renowned for pioneering the transformation of undervalued resources into innovative surface materials for interior design with over 8 years of experience in biomaterials.

Ayse is a recognized entrepreneur and designer, honored with multiple awards, including the Women in Innovation and Global ESG Awards. Her innovative products are utilized by leading companies like Migros, Nestlé, Google, Hilton, and Emaar.

She is comitted to driving industry-wide decarbonization and building sustainable solutions that benefit both society and the environment. Ayse also serves as a guest lecturer at universities and a public speaker at industry-related organizations.