Ole Lutjens🇺🇸
VP, Product Design at Udemy
About Ole Lutjens
VP, Product Design at Udemy
Hi - I am Ole. Originally from Hamburg, Germany, now in San Francisco. I came through startups and acquisitions to large media and entertainment companies where I lead Product Design and Research teams for global streaming streaming services with millions of customers.
I am now the VP of Product Design at Udemy and I most recently led the Product Design team for Disney+. We were fortunate to work on Disney+ from 2017 through launch and global expansion. Since 2020 I also led the UX for Hulu and Star+.
Expertise
Sessions with Ole Lutjens
- Mentorship Session (45 min): Mentorship session
What mentees say
“Witnessing Ole's profound knowledge and experience in action is truly a treat. His practical advice has provided me with a stronger foundation, helped me leverage my strengths, and boosted my confidence. The wealth of insights Ole offered in such a short time is remarkable. Moreover, working on our session objectives felt like a genuine, honest partnership.”
“Ole is an exemplary senior design leader whom I deeply admire. His invaluable insights into cross-team collaborations, leadership approach, and substantial career progression have not only inspired me but also instilled a sense of confidence and motivation in my own journey.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed my session with Ole! Typically, I approach things from the perspective of "what I want as a designer and what I can offer to companies." However, Ole shared his insights on "what the industry needs and how design playa a role in the entertainment industry" from a more elevated standpoint.”