Alia Drescher Named to Siemens Government Technologies Board of Directors

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Siemens Government Technologies (SGT) today announced Alia Drescher has been named to its board of directors.

SGT is the premier integrator of energy, automation, and digitalization technologies for Siemens in the U.S., exclusively serving federal government customers across agencies at all classification levels in missions of national consequence. The SGT board of directors is the organization’s key governance body, providing critical oversight for essential compliance activities as a U.S.-based government contractor with certified procurement and accounting systems delivering fast-turn, mission-driven project execution.

“We look forward to Alia’s contributions to our board. Her extensive experience serving across multiple regions, functions, and business units, will bring a diverse understanding of how Siemens is addressing international technological challenges for the benefit of SGT federal government customers,” said Anne Altman, SGT Board Chair.

Drescher currently serves as CFO for the Global Buildings Business at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, and previously served as CFO for Siemens Smart Infrastructure Regional Solutions & Services. She has nearly three decades of service with Siemens, including more than two decades of experience in the Middle East, where she worked in various countries across multiple leadership roles serving different markets, culminating as CFO for the Middle East region. Her tenure with the Corporation has been marked by driving profitability in key growth areas, while promoting diversity and local value creation. She is a strong proponent of digital transformation, talent development and ownership culture.

“I’m eager to contribute my expertise across diverse business, technology and finance roles to support the dynamic team at SGT in its work delivering the very best of Siemens innovation for the needs of U.S. federal government agencies at a time of rapid digital transformation,” said Drescher.

As Drescher’s tenure begins, Siemens Smart Infrastructure CFO Axel Meier will conclude his service as a board member.

“Axel’s depth and expertise across complex resource planning topics for key financial objectives has been invaluable to the board,” Altman added. “We thank him for his commitment to the business for more than a decade and wish him all the best for the future.”

About Siemens Government Technologies
Siemens Government Technologies is the wholly owned, cleared U.S. subsidiary of Siemens Corporation with a mission to deliver innovative solutions to federal customers for their critical missions of national consequence.