Lena Ahlers
About Lena Ahlers
Lena Ahlers is the People Operations Manager at QuantCo, with a background in talent acquisition and European studies.
Current Role at QuantCo
Lena Ahlers serves as the People Operations Manager at QuantCo. In her current role, she manages various human resources functions, ensuring smooth operations within the people management sphere of the company. Since transitioning to this position, she has utilized her previous experiences in talent acquisition and technical recruitment to improve and streamline People Operations practices at QuantCo.
Professional Experience at QuantCo
Prior to her current role, Lena Ahlers was a Senior Technical Recruiter at QuantCo from 2021 to 2023. During this period, she specialized in recruiting for technical roles, leveraging her expertise to identify and attract top talent. Before that, she worked as a Talent Acquisition specialist at QuantCo from 2019 to 2020, focusing on sourcing and hiring skilled professionals to support the company's growth.
Previous Roles in Non-Profit Organizations
Before joining QuantCo, Lena Ahlers held roles in non-profit organizations. She was a Referentin des Vorstands at Save The Children Deutschland from 2016 to 2019, providing support to executive leadership. Prior to that, she served as a Politische Referentin at Europäische Bewegung Deutschland e.V. from 2015 to 2016, contributing to political initiatives and European affairs.
Educational Background
Lena Ahlers has an extensive academic background in European studies. She earned her Master of Arts (MA) in European Studies from Universität Leipzig, where she studied from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she spent a year studying European Studies at Latvijas Universitate in 2010. Lena also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Europastudien from Technische Universität Chemnitz, demonstrating her strong foundation in European affairs and interdisciplinary studies.
Transition from Public Sector to Corporate
Lena Ahlers transitioned from roles in the non-profit and public sectors to corporate positions at QuantCo. Her career shift began with her role as Talent Acquisition specialist and evolved into more senior HR and recruitment positions. This transition highlights her adaptability and capability to leverage her background in European studies and political affairs within the corporate HR domain.