Bonanza: Product Growth

Ep. 47: On Design Leadership With Wolfgang Bremer

June 09, 2023 Bonanza Design Season 1 Episode 47
Bonanza: Product Growth
Ep. 47: On Design Leadership With Wolfgang Bremer
Show Notes

In this episode, our special guest is Wolfgang Bremer, a German Canadian award-winning design veteran with over 20 years of experience and a unique blend of design and product knowledge.


Wolfgang, currently serving as the Vice President of Design at Elli - A Brand of the Volkswagen Group, brings a wealth of expertise to the table. With an impressive background in leading design teams for Fortune 500 companies like Nokia and SAP, as well as various well-funded startups, Wolfgang has worked on products utilized by renowned brands such as Google, Coca-Cola, Porsche, Red Bull, Sony, and Unilever. His portfolio spans across diverse sectors and includes projects in mobile and desktop applications, mapping services, music apps, social networks, marketing and enterprise software, and more.


In this episode, Behrad and Wolfgang delve into Behrad's current challenges, seeking Wolfgang's expertise to enhance ideation workshops by fostering openness and setting the right stage. They also explore strategies for managing communication with a large number of employees, discuss the advantages of in-person collaboration, and draw parallels between the roles of a father and a leader.


Join us on LeanCast as we uncover valuable insights, gain actionable advice, and explore the fascinating world of design, leadership, and team dynamics with our remarkable guest, Wolfgang Bremer.


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