Willem Shepherd

Willem Shepherd is a seasoned design professional with extensive experience in product design and leadership roles. Currently serving as a Senior Product Designer at Ascendis since February 2024, Willem previously held the position of Chief Design Officer at Nyla and Copdate. Additional roles include Designer at district m, Design Lead at Tap Medical, and Senior UX Designer at Sellry. Willem co-founded Brace Leather and Myndplan, focusing on product design and mental health solutions respectively. Previous experience also includes a Design Lead role at Sparkgrid and Graphic Designer at Shopify, complemented by a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from York University.