Chris Barklem

nø.tech Serve as the strategic Head of Design for high-growth startups and enterprises, translating intricate business models and technical capabilities into clear, market-ready product visions and design systems.

Managed 8 UX designers and researchers across the bank’s digital portfolio. Led end-to-end UX for the bank’s first digital onboarding journey, launched publicly in December 2021. Directed credit card and mortgage UX, delivering measurable conversion uplifts. Built the bank’s design system and embedded user research into all product decisions.

Cross-Sector Product Leadership: Led product management and end-to-end UX architecture for global enterprises, tier-1 tech firms, and high-growth startups. Sector expertise includes Enterprise SaaS, Fintech, E-Commerce Marketplaces, Hyper-Local Logistics, and EdTech.