A vision-driven design leader, I've helped create powerful experiences that connected fans to their passion at Yahoo Sports, helped tech-enthusiasts discover opportunity from change at CNETand connected a passionate global audience of 225M+ with entertainment brands at CBS Interactive (now Paramount).
Vice President of Design
Revitalized Yahoo Sports & Yahoo Fantasy
Helped reestablish Yahoo as the original Sports & Fantasy brand by leading talented multidisciplinary teams against a growth design strategy to revamp products and content.
Apple App of the Day 2023 Yahoo Fantasy
Vice President of Design
Led the Award-Winning Redesign of CNET
At Red Ventures, I led design teams for a portfolio of brands and partnered with design agency Collins on the successful revamp of CNET—helping reach new audiences and heights.
Best Site Redesign 2022 CNET
Sr. Design Director
Redesigned Global Media Brands at CBS Interactive
Led teams to redesign Gamespot, Metacritic, ZDNET and more popular entertainment brands at CBS Interactive (later Paramount). Leading to a $500M acquisition by Red Ventures in 2020.
Apple App of the Day 2020 TV Guide
A philosophy of collaboration, creativity and impact
Having started my career as a designer, I’ve worn every hat on the way to design executive and am devoted to helping nurture talent at every level through coaching, mentoring and providing meaningful opportunities to learn and grow.
As a creative leader, I’m passionate in the pursuit of delivering high-quality, user-centric experiences and enjoy working closely with cross-functional partners to ensure what we concept is practical to build and intuitive for consumers.
Working this way has helped companies like Yahoo, CBS/Paramount, Red Ventures and more launch world-class products, reach new customers, win awards and achieve record growth.
Guiding principles—
Identify the key issues to solve Leverage data and evidence to inform effective solutions.
Treat design as a team sport Cultivate a culture of collaboration, dialogue and respect.
Pay attention to detail Ensure the fit, finish and execution speak quality.
Practice servant leadership Nurture growth through empathy & stewardship.
Sushant Sund [bottom-left]; Yahoo Sports Design offsite in San Francisco [top + middle-right]; Celebrating the new CNET relaunch in the SF office [bottom-right].