Sascha Tayefeh is the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at the University of Bern, where he plays a central strategic role in shaping, implementing, and evaluating the university’s digital transformation agenda. His responsibilities encompass both academic and administrative units, including research, teaching, university IT, and facility management. As a strategic leader, Sascha focuses on identifying digital opportunities and demands, driving the integration of emerging technologies like AI, and ensuring that these initiatives align with the institution’s broader objectives. His work aims to create an optimal working environment for researchers, lecturers, students, and administrative staff.
In addition to his strategic oversight, Sascha is specializes in managing complex digitization portfolios, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and aligning the digital transformation with the university’s long-term objectives.
Sascha is also involved in organizational change management, applying various good practices to support the university’s transition to a more digitally mature institution. He is skilled at navigating the complexities of large, heterogeneous environments, ensuring successful change adoption across various organizational units.
With a PhD in Natural Sciences, Sascha is passionate about enhancing digital literacy, optimizing academic and administrative processes through technology, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within the academic environment.
LinkedIn: @SaschaTayefeh