Verena specialises in accelerating the translation of breakthrough AI research into real-world impact through strategic partnerships and safety frameworks. She brings technical expertise in AI research and proven experience bridging research institutions with enterprise adoption.
Previously, she guided innovation strategy at an industrial R&D lab, founded an AI startup, and worked across healthcare, automotive, and aerospace sectors. She holds an MBA from Collège des Ingénieurs, M.Sc. in Computer Science from KIT (master's thesis at ETH Zurich), and B.Sc. in Cognitive Science from University of Tübingen.