Christian´s academic background is electrical engineering with a doctor degree from RWTH Aachen University. A major part of his professional career was dedicated to semiconductor technology, optoelectronics, integrated photonics circuits and embedded systems in different roles at AMO GmbH, Aachen. He was 12 years Managing Director at AMO GmbH and lead the spin-off of two companies in the field of test and measurement for power electronics and semiconductor inspection. He joined the Zumtobel Group via the component segment Tridonic in March 2014 as Head of Global Technology at the Headquarter in Dornbirn, Austria. Embedded in the Global R&D organization, he was responsible for system architecture, predevelopment, technology management covering LED light sources, power electronics and smart communication solutions. Since May 2016 he is responsible for Technology Management for all brands of the Zumtobel Group with Global R&D. Within Innovation Management his focus is on technology topics including road mapping and development processes. He heads the activities within industrial alliances in the field of new communication standards for smart building and connected lighting. Christian has been involved right from the start in the digital transformation towards internet connected lighting.