Lead UX Designer | Strategic Innovator | Global Product Leader

Michael Akindele is a multidisciplinary UX leader and innovation strategist with over 15 years of experience driving business transformation through design. He specializes in user-centered research, enterprise product development, and building scalable systems that blend creativity with data-driven insight. Michael has led teams of up to 60 designers and researchers across Fortune 500 clients, including Walgreens, Fannie Mae, Bloomberg, and global consultancies like Tata.

As the founder of ventures spanning digital media, manufacturing, and retail innovation, Michael combines entrepreneurial grit with enterprise expertise. He’s secured multimillion-dollar funding, developed award-winning products for global markets, and built platforms that serve millions. Passionate about mentoring, inclusive leadership, and product excellence, Michael continues to shape the future of user experiences with a global and human-first lens.