Design Executive & CDO Accelerating Teams, Products, and Organizations

Helping companies elevate design, strengthen operations, and unlock product innovation through human-centered leadership.

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How I can help

  • Design Executive Leadership

    Providing CDO-level leadership for organizations ready to strengthen design’s influence and impact on the business. I help set vision, shape strategic priorities, and build practices that elevate product quality across teams.

  • Fractional Design Leadership

    Flexible, high-impact executive support for companies not ready for a full-time design executive. I guide teams, coach leaders, mature operations, and partner with the C-Suite on high-stakes strategy, projects, and decisions.

  • Design & Product Strategy Advisory

    Thought partnership for CEOs, founders, and functional leaders navigating product evolution, market shifts, or organizational complexity — ensuring design operates as a strategic advantage.

  • Organization & Team Building

    Building the systems and structures that enable high-performing design teams: org design, operating models, hiring frameworks, leveling guides, UX maturity models, and cross-functional processes.

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I help companies elevate design & research into strategic drivers, shaping teams, improving execution, and strengthening product decisions during times of growth or transformation.

How I work

  • Human-Centered at Every Layer

    People, context, and clarity form the foundation of every decision — from product to process to team culture.

  • Clarity Over Complexity

    I bring structure and calm to ambiguous environments, helping teams make confident decisions and move faster.

  • Co-Creation & Partnership

    Transformation is most effective when built with — not for — the people doing the work.

  • Design as a Business Engine

    I align design with strategy to accelerate outcomes, unlock growth, and strengthen cross-functional collaboration.

My Leadership Values: CARE

  • Lead with compassion to foster a culture of empathy, focusing on individual growth within diverse teams. Prioritize equitable opportunities and diversity in thought, gender, race, and age. Ensure timely feedback and fair recognition for all team members, driving collective success.

  • Achieve alignment, not consensus, by involving cross-functional partners early and frequently. Align on processes, deliverables, and success metrics, and co-create a shared vision to execute together. This collaborative approach ensures all team members are united in purpose and clear on expectations.

  • Build a culture of respect within the design team and across functions, fostering inclusion by creating opportunities for everyone. Empower team members to voice their opinions and make decisions, developing trust to eliminate fear and enhance collaboration.

  • Embrace a 'We' mindset in designing for all and executing together. Invest in research to align the team on improving lives. Continuously craft and iterate user experiences that delight. Deliver tangible value to users and the business, ensuring solutions address real-world problems.

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