Bill Long

Bill Long is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in user experience research and product management. Currently serving as Research Director at Adobe since February 2024 and UX Research Director at Meta since December 2018, Bill has led large research teams focused on advertising and monetization products, fostering meaningful connections between businesses and users across various Meta platforms. Previously, Bill held multiple senior roles at Expedia, including Sr. Director of Global Product Management and Sr. Director of User Experience & Global Product Design, where responsibilities included overseeing product management and UX research teams to enhance customer engagement and drive insights. Bill's early career included positions as a Sr. UX Researcher & Designer at Klein Associates and a User Experience Designer & Product Engineer at The Heartwood Institute. Bill holds a Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction and a Bachelor's degree in Information & Decision Systems and Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University.