Christine Ruf Email & Phone Number

I am a Strategic Designer and Facilitator in leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex projects, and delivering innovative design solutions that align with business economic and sustainability goals.With 10+ years in various leadership roles within a corporate multinational environment, I have developed my skills in vision creation, strategic planning, team management, and delivering operational excellence. My expertise in design spans from trend research to color materials and finishes, product design, communication, packaging, digital strategy, and service design, driving brand identity creation. As an expert in Design Thinking, Agile, and Lean methodologies, I unite people to collaborate effectively, make fact-based decisions, and deliver innovative design solutions aligned with business goals. For the past 6 years, I focused on embedding Design for circularity into business solutions, transitioning from products to smart devices, leveraging digitalisation, and ecosystem design. Being part of a business management team has enhanced my business acumen, why I added an Executive Master of Business Administration from Rotterdam School of Management in 2019.• I thrive on complex challenges and collaboration, seeing opportunities in every task. • Known for my visionary and enthusiastic approach, I inspire teams to develop innovative solutions. My listening skills and people-oriented leadership motivate teams to achieve their best. • I get things done by combining creativity, responsibility, and concern for others with a pragmatic, hands-on attitude and analytical mindset. For me, designing is a collaborative creative approach to facing challenges, grounded in deep human empathy. As a process, it unlocks creativity, diverse knowledge, and the power of collective thinking in people.I am passionate about supporting companies transforming towards the circular economy.If you like to connect, feel free to reach out. I am always open to connecting with like-minded professionals and exploring new opportunities.