Alexandra K.

Alexandra K. is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in commercial operations and strategy, currently serving as Senior Director at Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. since July 2020, where responsibilities include leading service operations for pathogen testing programs and optimizing biosecurity processes. Prior to this role, Alexandra held several positions at Bain & Company, focusing on providing strategic consultancy to enhance organizational performance. A research fellow at Sanofi, Alexandra studied manufacturing engineering for biomedical devices in Germany. Previous experience at Anheuser-Busch InBev involved managing operations in brewing and can line processes while implementing lean manufacturing initiatives. Alexandra holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and dual master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University.