Torsten Lubach

CIO & Head of Digital; board of directors, Lidl US. Technical leader adept at understanding business operations, and how to apply IT strategies to successfully meet profitability and productivity goals. Introduces pilot solutions that are rolled out globally. As a CIO and digital marketer, I believe that technology must enable business. Simplification and automation are key, but not everything requires a technical solution. IT adds value through innovations, not operations. I integrate and build diverse teams from different backgrounds and skillsets. Strength lies in the diversity. I foster responsibility, self-reliance, clarity, security, and community to invigorate my teams. Through my focus on professional development, I’ve received high approval ratings from staff.