Christopher Pitcher, MDes, MBA

Christopher Pitcher, MDes, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Christopher currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Creation.Space, a position they started in November 2021. Prior to that, they were the CEO and Co-Founder of The Canvas, an innovative social club for the regenerative movement, from July 2020 to November 2021. In this role, they championed the vision and created practical systems to bring the vision to life.

Before The Canvas, Christopher was the CEO and Co-Founder of Empact Labs from January 2017 to July 2020. Empact Labs utilized technology and immersive storytelling to create impactful experiences. Their expertise in combining cinematic VR, neuroscience, visualization techniques, and immersive storytelling helped create entertaining out-of-body experiences that connected people on a deeper level.

Christopher also held the role of Head of Partnerships at EQ eco from June 2019 to October 2019. At EQ eco, they led brand partnerships, sponsorships, and activations for their flagship event, PLANET HOME. Christopher was instrumental in creating an experiential immersive village to showcase eco-conscious brands alongside an exclusive environmental leaders summit.

In addition, Christopher has held leadership positions at Footprints, where they served as the Chief Executive Officer from November 2013 to June 2019. Christopher was responsible for developing the business plan, directing the storyline, and managing the website. Christopher was also the CEO and Co-Founder of The Sights and Sounds Media House from October 2014 to January 2017. In this role, they defined the company vision and focused on design, branding, and media creation to tell coherent and impactful stories.

Their earlier work experience includes a managerial role at 80's Babies Productions from December 2011 to August 2014, and owning and operating The Priti Life from January 2013 to May 2014. Christopher started their career as an Educator at lululemon athletica from June 2010 to August 2011.

Overall, Christopher Pitcher's work experience showcases their expertise in strategy, leadership, immersive storytelling, partnerships, and brand activation across a range of industries.

Christopher Pitcher, MDes, MBA completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Economics with an emphasis on Business Management, minoring in studio art at Occidental College from 2004 to 2008. Later, from 2009 to 2012, they pursued their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) and Master of Design (MDes) degrees at the Illinois Institute of Technology, specializing in Design Thinking.