Chief design officer
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Gavin Elliott is the Chief Design Officer at Scrumconnect Consulting, bringing over 20 years of experience in the design industry.
His leadership spans various roles, including significant contributions at Shopify, the UK Government Health Security Agency (HSA), and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
At Scrumconnect, Gavin is dedicated to embedding user-centred design within organisations and solving complex problems with simple, practical solutions.
He is also passionate about mentoring designers and regularly speaks on topics such as impostor syndrome and building effective design teams. His approach balances strategic leadership with fostering individual growth.
You can connect with Gavin on LinkedIn.
Chief design officer
Location:Newcastle
Function:Leadership
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