Andy Vitale

Andy Vitale is the Chief Design Officer at Constant Contact, a digital marketing and automation platform that offers innovative AI-powered tools and industry-leading deliverability. In this pivotal role, he ensures that millions of small businesses and nonprofits worldwide enjoy an intuitive and delightful experience, allowing them to focus more on what they do best—running their businesses.Throughout his career, Andy has become synonymous with fostering design excellence and shaping teams that elevate design into an organizational powerhouse and competitive advantage. His experience, spanning startups to Fortune 500 companies in the fintech, health, and consumer product sectors, provides him a distinctive perspective on the transformative power of design. Andy inspires and empowers teams to solve problems with a human-centered approach, crafting meaningful products and experiences that drive successful outcomes.A luminary in the design community, Andy is deeply committed to inspiring positive change and fostering forward-thinking conversations. He is passionate about education and serves as an adjunct professor for Kent State University’s User Experience Design graduate program. Additionally, he sits on the advisory boards of several professional organizations and educational institutions. Andy is the co-host of the podcast Surfacing, which delves into ideas and trends in the design industry. As an international keynote speaker, he is renowned for his authentic and inspiring talks on design leadership, design maturity, and responsible design.