Rena Giesecke (Dr. sc. ETH Zurich) is an architect. She received her Doctorate from ETH Zurich in 2023 where she was an ITA Fellow at the Chair for Digital Building Technologies, Institute of Technology in Architecture at the Department of Architecture at ETH Zurich. She developed innovative solutions within the field of emerging Additive Manufacturing and digital technologies for construction. Her expertise includes research with industry partners, teaching and project management from concept and technology development to implementation, and scientific publication.

Rena is now the Program Manager for Experts Insights at the Holcim Foundation. She manages the Foundation`s global expert network in academia and industry, and leads the design and implementation of a dynamic program of thought leadership activities for sustainable construction.