Nicola Ryan

I am a design leader, who has scaled and led global teams to deliver world-class digital experiences that reach hundreds of millions of users every month. With a track record of driving business growth through design excellence, I help transform organisations by establishing design as a core strategic function that directly impacts revenue.

I have successfully built and led diverse, multi-disciplinary teams of 60+ designers, researchers and creative professionals globally. My expertise spans the full spectrum of digital design - from product strategy and user experience, to brand evolution and design systems - enabling me to drive innovation whilst balancing creative excellence with business objectives in fast-paced, global environments.

Currently serving as Vice President of Global Product Design at Condé Nast, I lead the design strategy and execution across a portfolio of 22 iconic brands including Vogue, The New Yorker and Wired, across 11 markets. Prior to this, I held design leadership positions at major media organisations including The Telegraph and The Times, as well as working as an individual contributor at prestigious creative agencies Pentagram and Karmarama, giving me a unique perspective on building and scaling design organizations that consistently deliver measurable business impact.