Dr. Marianne Charaf, Partner at itopia AG, holds a PhD in Business Informatics. Marianne grew up, lived and worked in several countries. As a woman in IT and a mother, she brings a unique perspective to her leadership roles. With extensive experience in strategy and transformation across diverse industries such as financial, public services, and life sciences, Marianne is dedicated to fostering synergy between business and IT domains to drive data and digital transformation initiatives and customer experience. Her dedication to diversity and inclusion extends beyond professional endeavours, for example along her active involvement in volunteer work as Co-President of the City of Zurich's Foreigners' Advisory Council, work aimed at promoting diversity, inclusion and empowering talents.