Debbie Brackeen has taken the chief strategy and innovation officer role at insurance provider CSAA and will focus on activity in mobility, dwelling and the sharing economy.

CSAA Insurance Group, a US-based insurer, has hired Debbie Brackeen (pictured) as its chief strategy and innovation officer.

Until November’s move, Brackeen had been the global head of innovation at US-listed bank Citigroup, where she launched its global accelerator network, and has more than 25 years experience at tech companies such as Apple, Sun, Cadence Design Systems, Lutris Technologies, Synchron Networks and eBay.

Brackeen, who is also a director and past chair of the Silicon Valley Forum, said:…