Strategic design leadership that shapes business direction, not just interfaces
I'm Venessa Bennett, a Global Director of UX who transforms design thinking into business strategy. I build high-performing teams and shape product visions that deliver measurable impact across regulated industries, B2B SaaS, and AI technologies.
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85% Increase in daily active users through consolidating features at Dye & Durham
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Gross profit per unit improvement, while reducing costs by 30% at Cazoo
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Reduction in post-sale costs by repositioning UX research strategically
My Approach
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Product Strategy
Working together with Product and Engineering to establish the team's direction.
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UX Team Structure
Achieving a thriving UX team and guaranteeing its seamless function.
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Governance & Vibes
Ensuring and maintaining UX standards and culture across the domain
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Design Advocacy
Showcasing the UX design by sharing insights and best practice
Recommendations from Colleagues
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"She gave me the autonomy to guide the research practice whilst knowing her guidance was always only a message away."
Kate Sims, Lead UX Researcher
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"Venessa is a true professional with an killer presentation style"
John Griffin, Product Unleashed Founder
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"Venessa is all about the best outcomes possible, for business, for people, for the customer and she goes above and beyond ... to make it happen"
Hema Metha, VP of Content Design
