Andrea Ciussani
Innovation Senior Associate at PwC | Open Innovation
Milano, Lombardia, Italy
Salerano sul Lambro, Lombardy, Italy
Summary
Corporate innovation practitioner: Andrea has built a career within PwC's Innovation Team working on open innovation, moving from an internship to associate and then senior associate roles, contributing to scouting and matchmaking programs that connect research and industry. linkedin+1
Educated in innovation: He completed a master's in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at POLIMI Graduate School of Management (2021–2022) and holds a POLIMI 'Digital Innovation' badge, indicating formal training in digital transformation and open innovation practices. bestr+1
Active on PwC projects focused on sustainability and research transfer: Andrea has been named among PwC colleagues participating in initiatives such as Open Innovation Scouting and events (Research to Business, BIT) that emphasize sustainability, technology transfer and cross-sector collaboration. linkedin+1
Musician and local ties: Outside work he is active as a drummer (profiles identify him from Salerano sul Lambro) and lists musical genres such as hard rock and heavy metal, indicating a sustained hobby in performance/music. villaggiomusicale+1