Birgit Wahrenburg-Jähnke - Head of the Digitalization Staff Unit / Digitalization Officer

Q: Where is Birgit based?

Birgit is based in Kassel, Germany .

Q: What languages does Birgit speak?

Birgit speaks the following languages: German (Native) .

Q: How many years of experience does Birgit have?

Birgit has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Birgit has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years . Note that Birgit may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Birgit's latest experience?

Birgit's most recent position is Head of the Digitalization Staff Unit / Digitalization Officer at Regional Church Office of the Evangelical Church of Kurhessen-Waldeck .

Q: What companies has Birgit worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Birgit has worked for Regional Church Office of the Evangelical Church of Kurhessen-Waldeck , German Ethics Council , German Academy of Science and Engineering (acatech) , Evangelical Media House in Frankfurt , and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) .

Q: Which industries is Birgit most experienced in?

Birgit is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment , Education , and Government and Administration . Birgit also has some experience in Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Birgit most experienced in?

Birgit is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development , Information Technology , and Marketing . Birgit also has some experience in Strategy , Product Development , and Production .

Q: Which industries has Birgit worked in recently?

Birgit has recently worked in industries like Education , Government and Administration , and Media and Entertainment .

Q: Which business areas has Birgit worked in recently?

Birgit has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development , Information Technology , and Marketing .

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Kassel, Germany

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Experience

Jun 2021 - Present

5 years 3 months

Kassel, Germany

Head of the Digitalization Staff Unit / Digitalization Officer

Regional Church Office of the Evangelical Church of Kurhessen-Waldeck

Managed the digitalization staff unit at the Kassel Regional Church Office.
Developed a digital transformation strategy for the regional church together with the Digitalization Committee.
Strengthened and expanded the EKKW intranet portal using SharePoint Online.
Conducted assessments through numerous expert interviews.
Initiated and guided innovation processes.
Supported church parishes in using resources more efficiently.
Assisted in reducing pastors' workload through digital administrative simplification.
Encouraged volunteer involvement by removing organizational barriers.

Jan 2021 - Present

5 years 8 months

Member

German Ethics Council

Jan 2019 - May 2021

2 years 5 months

Hanover, Germany

IT / Change Management Expert

Digitalization Staff Unit of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD)

Responsible for processes and standards in collaboration with the member churches.
Led the "Digital Church Towers" project to improve the findability of parish offerings through search engines.
Supported various innovation projects.

Jan 2014 - Present

12 years 8 months

Member of the Presidium

German Academy of Science and Engineering (acatech)

Member of the presidium since 2014.
Academy member since 2009.

Jul 2012 - Present

14 years 2 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Managing Director

Evangelical Media House in Frankfurt

Managed the central office for publishing and media work of the Evangelical Church in Hesse and Nassau (EKHN).
Co-organized the digital days for full-time and volunteer staff of the Hessian regional churches.
Advised on digital communication, didactics, and community work.
Skilled in Instagram, video editing, YouTube services, and collaboration tools.
Promoted digital ethics and data protection.
Volunteered as a small group leader, fundraiser, and in service planning.

Jan 2010 - Dec 2020

11 years

Online publisher, freelance journalist, consultant and interim manager

Own start-up company

Worked as an online publisher with my own web platform.
Advised companies and organizations.
Served as an interim manager.
Worked as a freelance journalist.

Jan 2007 - Present

19 years 8 months

Karlsruhe, Germany

Professor of Technology Ethics and Philosophy of Technology

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Jan 2006 - Dec 2010

5 years

Editorial Director and Editor-in-Chief

dpa Infographics

Led the editorial team as Editor-in-Chief.

Jan 2002 - Present

24 years 8 months

Berlin, Germany

Head

Office for Technology Assessment at the German Bundestag (TAB)

Led the scientific advisory service for the German Bundestag on matters of technological change.

Jan 1999 - Present

27 years 8 months

Karlsruhe, Germany

Head

Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Led the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis.
Researched technology ethics, philosophy of technology, and the social impacts of digitalization.
Analyzed the effects of automation and industrial robotics on the labor market and precarious work conditions.
Developed ethical precautionary principles for the digital transformation.

Jan 1994 - Dec 2005

12 years

Business Editor

dpa-Infografik

Creating computer-assisted graphics for the dpa.
Sending graphics via satellite links to various newsrooms.
Applying technical methods to scan printouts using light pulse rollers.

Kassel, Germany

Head of Editorial Department

Blick in die Kirche

Editorial leadership of the magazine for staff of the regional church.
Designing and planning content for issues focusing on topics like digitalization.

Kassel, Germany

Editor

Blick in die Kirche

Editorial work and reporting.
Conducting interviews with experts from the church, academia, and society.
Documenting projects like "Spielraum Gottesdienst".

Church President

Evangelische Kirche in Hessen und Nassau (EKHN)

Leadership of the EKHN regional church.
Chair of the Supervisory Board of the Gemeinschaftswerk der Evangelischen Publizistik.
Serving as Media Bishop of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD).
Author of the book "Digital Mensch bleiben".
Theological reflection on preserving human dignity in the age of bits, bytes, and artificial intelligence.

Fulda, Germany

Public Relations and Coordination

Evangelischer Kooperationsraum Fulda

Presenting church offerings through social media channels like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.
Managing internal communication via Microsoft Teams.
Optimizing engagement with discussion groups in the digital space.

Marburg, Germany

Pastor

Evangelical Cooperation Region Marburg-Center

Implemented digital tools like video conferences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Held confirmation meetings and committee sessions on digital platforms.
Produced and streamed video worship services.

Bischofsheim, Germany

Pastor

Evangelical Cooperation Region Central/West "Kurhessian Riviera"

Built a diverse digital presence for individual parishes.
Created video and telephone worship services.
Produced a church music podcast.
Used collaboration tools for church work.

Kassel, Germany

Administrative Assistant in the Southwest Cooperation Region

Evangelical City Church District Kassel

Organized interactive Zoom services and Teams conferences.
Managed digital file repositories for authorized users.
Maintained church registers digitally.
Organized the confirmation period using the KonApp.

Darmstadt, Germany

Rabbi

Jewish Community of Darmstadt

Served as a rabbi in Darmstadt.
Engaged in Christian-Jewish dialogue.
Lecturer for the Jewish Bible Week.
Interpreted biblical texts like the story of Noah, considering modern social and ecological responsibility.
Promoted the normality of Jewish life in German society.

Management positions

Various companies

Held management positions in various companies after studying economics.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Media and Entertainment, Education, Government and Administration, and Professional Services.

Media and Entertainment

Education

Government and Administration

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Research and Development, Information Technology, Marketing, Strategy, Product Development, and Production.

Research and Development

Information Technology

Marketing

Strategy

Product Development

Production

Languages

German

Native

Education

Physics, Mathematics and Philosophy

Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration

Management

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Certifications & licenses

Training Assistance Advent Calendar

Training Assistance

Green Rooster

Evangelical Regional Church in Kurhessen-Waldeck

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 20

Experience in Media and Entertainment 32.5 y

Avg length 7 y

Longest experience 27 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Head of the Digitalization Staff Unit / Digitalization Officer, Member, IT / Change Management Expert

Main industries Media and Entertainment, Education, Government and Administration

Main business areas Research and Development, Information Technology, Marketing

Qualifications

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

May 2025

Last Update

May 2026

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Birgit is based in Kassel, Germany.

Birgit speaks the following languages: German (Native).

Birgit has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Birgit has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years. Note that Birgit may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Birgit would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of the Digitalization Staff Unit / Digitalization Officer, Member, IT / Change Management Expert.

Birgit's most recent position is Head of the Digitalization Staff Unit / Digitalization Officer at Regional Church Office of the Evangelical Church of Kurhessen-Waldeck.

In recent years, Birgit has worked for Regional Church Office of the Evangelical Church of Kurhessen-Waldeck, German Ethics Council, German Academy of Science and Engineering (acatech), Evangelical Media House in Frankfurt, and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).

Birgit is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment, Education, and Government and Administration. Birgit also has some experience in Professional Services.

Birgit is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development, Information Technology, and Marketing. Birgit also has some experience in Strategy, Product Development, and Production.

Birgit has recently worked in industries like Education, Government and Administration, and Media and Entertainment.

Birgit has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development, Information Technology, and Marketing.

Birgit attended education in Physics, Mathematics and Philosophy.

Birgit has 2 certificates. These include: Training Assistance Advent Calendar and Green Rooster.

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