Chris Hosmer

Chris Hosmer is a seasoned professional in experience and innovation consulting, currently serving as Managing Principal at EPAM Systems since August 2021. As a co-founder of AirPop, Hosmer has played a significant role in establishing a global brand for consumer masks. Previously, as Partner and Head of Research and Advisory Practice at Open Colony, expertise in delivering advisory services was honed. Experience includes serving as Entrepreneur-In-Residence at Shenzhen Valley Ventures and Managing Director at Continuum, a design consultancy founded by Hosmer in China. Additional academic contributions include adjunct professorships at Tongji University and Massachusetts College of Art. Hosmer's earlier roles encompass positions at Symbol Technologies, General Motors, and Envisioner at Continuum. Educational credentials include a BID in Industrial Design from Syracuse University.