Alena Letscher

Alena Letscher is an experienced professional in administration, HR, and controlling, currently supporting the management of the Innovative Factory Systems research area at Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz (DFKI) since October 2022, and previously in the same role from June 2018 to December 2021. At Technologie-Initiative SmartFactory KL e.V. since October 2017, Alena focuses on HR and controlling, handling tasks such as recruiting, payroll, project controlling, budgeting, reporting, and organizational development. Prior experience includes a role as Controller and Commercial Property Manager at MEC METRO-ECE Centermanagement GmbH & Co. KG, where responsibilities encompassed economic management of shopping centers and financial reporting. Alena also served as a Consultant at EY, specializing in tax advisory services and legal processes. Alena's educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Business Taxation and Accounting from the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer, and studies towards a Master's degree in Environmental and Business Management at Hochschule Trier.