Dirk Elsner

Dirk Elsner is a seasoned professional in strategic innovation and management, currently serving as Group Head of Innovation LAB at DZ BANK AG since December 2015. In this role, Dirk leads the Innovation LAB team, focuses on strategic innovation management, and mentors startups within the TechQuartiers Frankfurt. Prior experience includes senior consulting roles at Innovecs GmbH, interim management positions in various mid-sized companies, and leadership roles in financial institutions such as TxB Transaktionsbank GmbH, Plus Bank AG, and Hamburgische Landesbank. Dirk holds a Diplom Kaufmann degree in Business Administration from the University of Hamburg, obtained in 1993.