Monique Lesser serves as Vice President of Digital Transformation at Evonik, based in Atlanta, GA. She plays a key role in advancing the company’s Cognitive Solutions Agenda Framework, supporting AI-driven innovation and the implementation of the EU AI Act. With over 20 years at Evonik, she has held roles in HR, marketing, and digital strategy across Germany and North America. Monique holds a degree in Business Administration and certificates in Artificial Intelligence (MIT) and Digital Marketing (Georgia Tech).