Design leader with a passion to
evolve teams, helping businesses grow
and create great user experiences
Multi-discipline Global Team Management
Improving the experience through UX Strategy
I am a Senior UX Professional who has gained vast experience across all levels, including leading design strategy, key UX functions and managing multi-discipline global teams during the provision of change and transformation through the use of design.
At management level I have had significant impact on individuals and teams development, while helping businesses improve product offering through user centered methodologies and techniques. I thrive on collaborating with product owners and users to build products that make a difference.
I have also been very honoured to win some awards along the way
Leadership
Working as a design leader for several years, helping teams to evolve. As a manager I have seen how important it is to develop both ux and personal skills, while creating an environment for everyone to be the best they can, while at the same time having a huge impact on business growth.
We all have a unique style, and I believe putting people first is an absolute key, fostering an open and positive environment. Mentorship is key, and must be tailored to individuals needs.
Strategy
Working in a strategic capacity as part of a central UX function. Collaborating with design leaders across all the Marketplaces to provide design expertise and guidance.
It is a unique position to be in, as you are able to have a bigger impact, leading projects that will improve many teams’ ability and thereby business growth. Always a focus on the customer and working with stakeholders to find the right balance between the user and the business goals.
Design
Design is the ability to turn an experience into something unforgettable and meaningful. Over many years I have been privileged to work with some amazing companies and teams, creating award winning solutions for both print and digital, ranging from creative art direction to building digital solutions with customer data driven insights.
II have attended many design conferences to keep up to date with the latest design and technological trends and innovation.
Areas of expertise
Management and Leadership
Design Management
Multi-Disciplinary Team Management
Strategy Creation & Implementation
Delivering Change Through Design
UX, UI and Vision Northstar Creation
Matchmaking and Experimentation
Brand Development and Enhancement
Target and Timescale Driven
Visual Design Mobile and Android
App Design
Qualitative Research
Complex Problem Solving
Outstanding Communication Skills
International Experience
Extensive International Exposure
Robust Technical Knowledge
Vast Industry Knowledge
Leadership
While at Schibsted, I was privileged to take part in S-PACE leadership training across the company.
Consisted of 2x modules , each 3x days - in Oslo and San Francisco.
Below’s video speaks of insights into the 4x Ads products I was leading at the time.
S - P A C E
Schibsted Leadership Principles
The principles are defined as a set of attitudes and behaviors that characterize successful leaders in the Group.
People driven:
Demonstrate trust, respect and transparency;
Encourage and help people to develop and learn, all the time; Express deep passion and energize people
Agile:
Cultivate speed and flexibility; Insist on fact-based decisions (slow down to speed up);
Execute and follow through to results, no excuses
Collaborative:
Commit to own area and work capably across Schibsted; Accumulate deep domain expertise and share freely;
Embrace differences, spark lively debate, and unite teams
Entrepreneurial:
Put the user front and center in absolutely everything; Stimulate entrepreneurship: spot and chase new opportunities;
Instill a culture of rapid innovation: Try - Fail Fast – Modify – Scale
Some work examples
Experimentation
Role: UX Strategist (Experimentation Lead)
August 2018 - November 2019
Company: Adevinta Central UX Team
Working across Global Marketplaces
Empowering teams within Adevinta with the right experimentation framework and tools to build business cases based upon user centric problems/learnings, while improving the craft.
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Privacy
Role: Head of UX, Global Privacy
Jan 2018 - July 2018
Company: Schibsted Product & Tech
Working across Global Media & Marketplaces
Project timeline: 6 months
Leading the UX team to help enable Schibsted’s EU businesses to fulfil the minimum requirement for GDPR & ePrivacy, with a focus on User Empowerment and Privacy by Design.
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Global Advertising
Role: Head of UX, Global Advertising (4x teams)
Aug 2016 - Dec 2017
Company: Schibsted Product & Tech
Working across all Global Marketplaces
Managing the UX team, working across 4x global products for Schibsted's Advertising Platform: Ad creation, Segment creation, Ad inventory booking, Reporting. The team: 2x Researchers, 5x Product Designers, 1x Customer Engagement specialist.
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PayPal Here UK
Role: UX Visual Design Lead, EMEA
Aug 2016 - Dec 2017
Company: PayPal UK
Responsible for the UK and European design output, using product lifecycle design-centred methodologies - working closely with the UX lead and Content Designer.
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Reduction Framework
Role: UX Visual Design Lead, EMEA
2015
Company: PayPal EMEA
Design concept tool to be used during group design discussions, helping to get a clear direction, especially if your group consists of diverse stakeholders with different opinions.
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Older work found on Behance
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Awards
WINNER
“Best Financial App”
2014
’PayPal Here’ EMV
Product launched UK & Australia
UX VISUAL DESIGN LEAD
WINNER
APA Customer Magazine
of the Year
2004
NikonPro Magazine, Nikon
ART DIRECTOR
SHORTLISTED
’Designer of the Year’
2004
MDA Magazine Design Awards
Nikon Pro magazine
ART DIRECTOR
What do they all say…
Frederic Hammouche
2018 Schibsted Fellow design colleague
“I really enjoyed working together with Henry at Schibsted, where he worked as head of UX and was my manager. In every aspect of his work, Henry shows the highest level of professionalism, dedication and creativity. He was always inspiring with vision and ideas, injecting enthusiasm into the whole team. He fosters excellent communication and works hard, day in and day out, to ensure real team collaboration. I would happily work with Henry again and highly recommend him to any team!”
Lee Ward
2015 PayPal UX writer, fellow design colleague
“I could write a small novel about how much fun it is working with Henry: how much energy and enthusiasm, how much insight and empathy he brings to everything he does. I could bang on about his rich and seemingly depthless skills as a designer; about his desire and capacity to keep learning and keep growing; about his ruthless customer-focus and dedication to walking in the customer’s shoes every day. But I’ll just say that Henry is one of the most positive-minded people you’re ever likely to meet who will not just raise the level of accomplishment on your team sky-high but also raise their spirits at the same time. Hire this man.”
Harith Alanbari
2015 PayPal Product Manager, Paris
“I worked with Henry on designing a very innovative payment solution for the Russian market, and I'd like to warmly recommend him for what he achieved. Firstly, Henry delivered a pioneering and differentiating user experience that went far beyond web design. His delivery was all about making the holistic customer journey truly delightful in unexpected ways, with details covering the delivery experience at home, customer service calls, as well as a whole range of creative service discovery techniques at each customer touch point. Moreover, in terms of working style, Henry was very enthusiastic and brought a lot of positive energy to the team. He’s also a good communicator that can get his points across clearly (and who's also very fun to have on the team!). Finally, Henry ramped up very quickly on what is a very complex subject and was able to get his hands dirty in no time. It was a pleasure to work with him”