Christian Litsch

CHRISTIAN LITSCH is a seasoned professional in corporate innovation and business development, currently serving as Program Manager for Innovation & New Business Development at Mazda North American Operations since June 2024. Prior to this role, CHRISTIAN worked with Daybreak Insights as an Advisor and Corporate Innovation Strategist, and as Head of Corporate Innovation at Foundry 415 Innovation Group from January to October 2023, where work involved consulting services for high-profile clients. Previous experiences include leadership positions at Runway Innovation Hub, Tesla, Adyen, and Fiverun, emphasizing innovation, strategy, and customer experience. CHRISTIAN began a career in corporate strategy at OTTO GmbH & Co KG and gained foundational skills in sales management at LVMH. Educational background includes a Master of Business Administration from Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln.