Alia Drescher Named to Siemens Government Technologies Board of Directors

Siemens Government Technologies Announces Newest Board Member

Feb. 23, 2026 at 2:05pm

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Siemens Government Technologies (SGT) has announced that 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.

Why it matters

Drescher's appointment to the SGT board brings extensive experience serving across multiple regions, functions, and business units at Siemens, which will provide a diverse understanding of how Siemens is addressing international technological challenges for the benefit of SGT's federal government customers.

The details

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.

  • Drescher's tenure on the SGT board begins in February 2026.
  • Axel Meier, the Siemens Smart Infrastructure CFO, will conclude his service as a board member.

The players

Alia Drescher

Drescher has been named to the board of directors of Siemens Government Technologies (SGT).

Anne Altman

Altman is the SGT Board Chair.

Axel Meier

Meier is the Siemens Smart Infrastructure CFO and will conclude his service as a board member.

Siemens Government Technologies (SGT)

SGT 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.

Siemens Corporation

Siemens is the parent company of Siemens Government Technologies.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Anne Altman, SGT Board Chair (businesswire.com)

“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.”

— Alia Drescher (businesswire.com)

The takeaway

Drescher's appointment to the SGT board brings a wealth of international experience and expertise in driving profitability, promoting diversity, and leading digital transformation initiatives, which will benefit SGT's work in delivering Siemens' innovative solutions to U.S. federal government agencies.