Effective UX Leadership in Enterprises
In this edition of our UX Conversations, Aditi Sharma, Head of Design & Research at Amazon Web Services (AWS), shares her journey into UX leadership, from early industrial design and creative influences in India to building and leading design teams in large organizations such as JP Morgan in the UK and AWS in the US.
Aditi offers insights into the challenges of design in the corporate environment and reveals the opportunities and strategies that have made her an influential figure in the field. From a solid work ethic and continuous learning to understanding business priorities and navigating complex systems, Aditi breaks down her UX playbook for success. She also reflects on the importance of storytelling in design and her role as a juror for the UX Design Awards.
Our Guest
Aditi Sharma is an award-winning design executive focused on driving innovation at the intersection of human excellence, business profitability, and technical possibilities.
She has received the 'Dr. Sarojini Naidu Award' from the Govt. of India, '40 under 40' award from Business Elite, 'Woman Who Builds' award by Globant, and was named an inspirational woman in STEM by Authority Magazine.
As a lecturer at Pratt, she curated one of the top ten UX programs in the US. Aditi is a published author and is regularly invited to deliver keynotes and podcasts, including Leading Design, Brave UX, CampaignLive, Business Insider, AI & Data Analytics Network, and SXSW.
Currently, as the Head of Design & Research at AWS, she manages the global design practice for 30+ Fintech products that lead to faster and higher quality business decision-making. Previously, she set up and led design practices at J.P. Morgan & Chase and Accenture Interactive.
Aditi is also a member of the jury for the UX Design Awards – Autumn 2025.
About the Format
UX Conversations present professional insights and personal stories by leading design personalities and the awards’ jury members. The one-on-one talks offer inspirations and valuable take-outs from diverse disciplines and professional fields, supporting designers in their own work and career.
Presented by Ake Rudolf, Head of Strategy / Award Director, International Design Center Berlin (IDZ)
