Susanne Soliman🇺🇸

About Susanne Soliman

Design Leadership roles (Head of, Director, MD, VP) at Multiple global design leadership roles at big enterprise Fortune 100/500 tech and finance companies as well as start ups.

I'm currently the Global Head of User Experience Design, Research & Content Strategy at Celigo bringing 15+ years leading global UX and product design teams across SaaS, fintech, and enterprise companies including Citi, Kandji (Uru), HSBC, NatWest, Deutsche Bank, YouView, and Bluebeam. I've also partnered with top-tier design consultancies and agencies, collaborating with clients spanning entertainment, retail, financial services, and technology.

My expertise covers product/UI/UX design, product and UX strategy, design operations, team leadership, user research, and design systems -- all focused on driving measurable business and customer outcomes at Fortune 100 and high-growth companies and start ups.

I enjoy coaching and mentoring designers and product leaders on career growth, leadership development, organizational design, stakeholder management, design strategy, scaling teams, user research, designing with data and measuring impact, portfolio storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration.

I also guide teams and individuals in effectively navigating ambiguity and the evolving impact of AI and agentic workflows on design and user experiences with a focus on how to harness these tools to enhance and not replace, creative thinking, design processes, and problem-solving.

My approach is candid, practical, and outcomes-driven. I help people think more critically and with empathy, to operationalize impact, and lead with clarity and confidence.

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What mentees say

“Susanne is thoughtful, kind, and generous in sharing her knowledge and guidance.”

“My first session with Suzanne was amazing. She immediately understood where I am in my career and offered thoughtful, actionable guidance. I can’t wait to meet with her again.”