Christian Saclier

Christian Saclier is a highly experienced professional in design innovation and strategic leadership, currently serving as Vice President of Design Innovation at PepsiCo, where strategic design initiatives have driven a $500 million growth pipeline. As an Associate Professor in Design & Innovation Strategy at ArtCenter College of Design, Christian educates students on innovation dynamics and the impact of artificial intelligence. Christian is also the Founder and CEO of meAsHuman.com, focusing on holistic wellness innovation. Furthermore, Christian holds board and advisory roles at M13 and Furinkazan SA, respectively, and has a rich history at Nestlé and Novartis, where significant contributions to packaging innovation and design-led cultures have been made. Educational credentials include advanced study at the Institute of Design, IMD, and degrees in Chemistry from ITECH LYON and Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1.