Deputy Secretary-General for Strategy & Development
Dr. rer. nat. Uwe Häcker serves as Deputy Secretary-General for Strategy & Development at CIRAS, where he is responsible for shaping long-term institutional strategy, advancing organizational development, and coordinating cross-sector growth initiatives. In this executive role, he supports the Secretary-General and Executive Council in translating CIRAS’s vision into coherent strategic frameworks, scalable programs, and sustainable international partnerships.
With a strong scientific foundation and decades of international leadership experience, Dr. Häcker brings a systems-oriented approach to institutional development. His work focuses on aligning research strategy, governance structures, and operational execution to ensure CIRAS remains adaptive, resilient, and future-ready in a rapidly evolving global environment.
| Deputy Secretary-General for Strategy & Development | Director Health | |
| CIRAS Executive Leadership | CIRAS Directorate for Scientific Integration – DSI |
As Deputy Secretary-General, Dr. Häcker oversees strategic planning processes across CIRAS directorates and sector centers, guiding the design and implementation of multi-year development roadmaps. He plays a central role in identifying emerging opportunities, structuring interdisciplinary initiatives, and fostering collaboration between science, policy, industry, and society.
Key Contributions and Expertise:
Strategic Responsibilities
In his role as Deputy Secretary-General for Strategy & Development, Dr. Häcker is responsible for:
Transformation & Change Management
Guiding institutional adaptation in response to technological, societal, and geopolitical change, ensuring resilience and long-term relevance.
Institutional Strategy & Foresight
Developing long-term strategic frameworks that position CIRAS as a leading international platform for interdisciplinary research, innovation, and societal transformation.
Organizational Development & Scaling
Strengthening governance models, operational structures, and internal coordination to support sustainable growth across all CIRAS directorates and programs.
Cross-Sector Integration
Enabling collaboration between diverse domains science, technology, arts, economics, education, and policy through integrated strategic architectures.
International Partnerships & Programs
Supporting the formation of strategic alliances, research consortia, and global initiatives aligned with CIRAS’s mission and values.
Impact at CIRAS:
Dr. Häcker’s Leadership Philosophy is defined by analytical clarity, systemic thinking, and a strong commitment to purpose-driven development. He approaches strategy not as static planning, but as a continuous process of learning, alignment, and evolution balancing scientific rigor with human-centered governance.
His work strengthens CIRAS’s capacity to operate as a coherent, trusted, and forward-looking institution capable of translating knowledge into impact and vision into sustainable action.
