Elena Álvarez is Head of Programme Excellence at Eurofighter GmbH, where she leads programme performance and transformation initiatives across one of the world’s most advanced defence aerospace programs. With over 30 years in the aerospace industry, including multiple roles within Airbus, she brings together technical depth and a deeply human approach to transformation. An aeronautical engineer by training and a certified executive coach, Elena combines analytical rigor with emotional intelligence to build unified, purpose-driven teams that deliver lasting change