Alexander Bechtel

Alexander Bechtel serves as a Lecturer at the Institute of Financial Analysis within the Faculty of Economics at the University of Neuchâtel, while also holding an external lectureship in blockchain technology and monetary theory at the University of St. Gallen. His primary professional role is Head of Digital Strategy at DWS, following prior leadership positions as Head of Digital Assets & Currencies Strategy at Deutsche Bank and external consultant for the European Central Bank.

He earned a PhD in Finance from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, which included a research stay at Stanford University. His academic work focuses intensely on digital currencies, blockchain infrastructure, and monetary policy evolution, with practical applications evident in his industry roles. Bechtel co-hosts the leading German-language podcast "Bitcoin, Fiat & Rock'n'Roll", analyzing cryptocurrency markets and policy implications.

At UniNE, he teaches Financial Technology courses, leveraging real-world experience from DWS and Deutsche Bank to bridge theoretical frameworks with digital asset innovation. His research output includes regular publications on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and decentralized finance, though specific titles are not detailed in available sources.