Elif Kurak

Elif Kurak is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in business expansion, digital transformation, and strategic improvement. Currently serving as Director of Business Expansion and Partner Ecosystem at DISH Digital Solutions GmbH, formerly Hospitality Digital, since June 2023, Elif previously excelled at METRO AG in various leadership roles including Future Finance Transformation Lead and Head of Continuous Improvement and Automation from May 2014 to June 2023. Elif's earlier career includes significant positions at Volkswagen AG, Kienbaum, Siemens VDO/Continental AG, and Xtralis/HeiTel GmbH, showcasing expertise in Lean Six Sigma, complex problem solving, and supply chain planning. Elif holds multiple advanced degrees, including MBAs from ESB Business School and EGADE Business School, along with certifications in project management from Tongji University and a Bachelor of Arts in IT/Multimedia Production from the University of Applied Sciences Kiel.