Dr. Şeyda Atabay / Executive Profile
Dr. Şeyda Atabay, M.D.
Founder & Chair of the Board · Physician-Entrepreneur · Ophthalmologist · Cosmetics Manufacturing, R&D & Brand Development
Dr. Şeyda Atabay is an ophthalmologist and entrepreneur based in İzmir, Türkiye. A specialist in ophthalmology since 2008, her clinical work focuses on eyelid and periorbital (oculoplastic) surgery. In 2018 she founded Dr. Şeyda Atabay Sağlık ve Kozmetik Ürünleri A.Ş., which she leads as Chair of the Board across dermocosmetic R&D, manufacturing and brand development.
Executive summary
Physician, entrepreneur and founder with more than two decades of experience across healthcare, clinical leadership, dermocosmetic manufacturing, R&D, brand building and international business development. Combines a medical background in ophthalmology and eyelid surgery with hands-on leadership in product development, formulation, manufacturing, quality systems, brand strategy and export.
Professional experience
2018 – present · İzmir
Founder & Chair of the Board
Dr. Şeyda Atabay Sağlık ve Kozmetik Ürünleri A.Ş.
- Corporate vision and growth strategy
- R&D and product innovation
- Manufacturing investment and capacity (~1,000 m² facility, ~5,000 units/day)
- Brand architecture: DR. ATABAY, Jophielle, VENRÊVE Skin Science
- Private label / OEM / ODM business development
- International expansion: Europe and the Middle East
- GMP manufacturing; ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems
Founder · Strategic & scientific leadership
Future Skin Science
- Manufacturing and technology platform combining medicine, skin science, R&D, manufacturing and longevity
- Evidence-based formulation, nanotechnology, barrier-conscious skincare
2013 – present · İzmir
Founder · Ophthalmologist
Private clinic
- Eyelid and periorbital (oculoplastic) surgery
- Brow and midface procedures
- Cataract surgery, ophthalmic laser procedures
- Paediatric and general ophthalmology
2012 – 2013 · İzmir
Chief Physician, Responsible Manager, Ophthalmologist
İzmir Özel AG Avrupagöz Göz Hastalıkları Dal Merkezi
2010 – 2012 · Akhisar, Manisa
Ophthalmologist
Özel Doğuş Hastanesi
2008 – 2010 · Ordu
Ophthalmologist (compulsory public service)
Fatsa Devlet Hastanesi
Innovation & intellectual property
- TR 2019/01740 · Gel-based formulation for under-eye concerns · Google Patents ↗
- TR 2021/007577 · Multifunctional nanotechnological facial-area gel · Google Patents ↗
- WO 2022/235238 · International PCT application (PCT/TR2022/050370) · Google Patents ↗
Academic
- 15 scientific publications, 22 national and international posters
- Residency thesis: conjunctival tumours
Education
2002 – 2008
Residency in Ophthalmology
İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital
1996 – 2002
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Ege University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir
Industry & public activities
- BeautyEurasia 2026 · BeautyIstanbul 2025
- Member, İzmir Chamber of Commerce Cosmetics Committee (4 years)
- Jury member, Miss & Mr Model of Türkiye 2026
- Interviews: Mag for Her (2026), Beauty Türkiye (2026) · Media archive
Languages
- Turkish: native
- English: professional working proficiency