Christian Wildhagen
Strategic Advisor | Dialogue Builder | Growth Catalyst
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Who I Am
I am an international business leader, strategic advisor and dialogue builder with more than two decades of experience across defence, government and technology markets.
Throughout my career, I have worked at the intersection of business development, leadership, stakeholder engagement and international cooperation. My focus has always been the same: helping organisations navigate complexity, identify opportunities and create sustainable growth.
Today, I advise companies and institutions operating in dynamic and highly regulated environments where trust, relationships and strategic judgement matter most.
Experience & Perspective
My professional background combines international leadership, business development, public affairs and strategic advisory.
Having worked across industry, government and international networks, I understand the opportunities and challenges organisations face when operating in complex markets.
My work is built on three principles:
- Strategic thinking
- Trusted relationships
- Practical outcomes
These principles guide my approach to leadership, growth, stakeholder engagement and organisational transformation.
Trusted Network
I believe that the best decisions emerge from the exchange of diverse perspectives.
For that reason, I maintain a trusted circle of experienced leaders from government, defence, industry and academia who provide insight, challenge assumptions and contribute to strategic thinking.

Founder of the German-Nordic Defence Industry Dialogue
I am the founder and convenor of the German-Nordic Defence Industry Dialogue, an executive forum connecting senior decision-makers from government, industry and defence across Germany, the Nordic countries and the Baltic region.
The dialogue brings together senior government officials, national armament directors, ambassadors, military leaders and industry executives to discuss the future of European security, innovation and international cooperation.
By creating trusted environments for strategic exchange, the dialogue helps strengthen relationships, generate new ideas and foster meaningful collaboration across borders.
Looking Ahead
The future of leadership will be shaped by artificial intelligence, geopolitical change and accelerating technological transformation.
Organisations increasingly need to navigate uncertainty while identifying new opportunities for growth and innovation.
I work with leaders and organisations to understand these developments, translate complexity into opportunity and build the capabilities needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Trust creates access. Access creates opportunity.
