Steffen Gackstatter is a seasoned expert in growth and innovation at the intersection of business and technology, with 20 years of consulting experience and 4 years in industry. He has guided private companies and public institutions through large transformation projects, focusing on strategic portfolio and platform management, global innovation processes, technology analysis and commercialization, partnering, capability building, executive training, and regional/national development. As an interim head of R&D and Innovation, Steffen held global responsibility for implementing an innovation concept, showcasing his expertise in driving significant change and fostering innovation.