Dónal O Mahony

Dónal O Mahony is a seasoned leader in product experience and design, currently serving as VP of Product Experience at Contentful since January 2023. With prior experience as Director of Product Design & UX at Verizon Connect from February 2018 to December 2022, Dónal led an international team of over 80, shaping the company's experience vision for AI and connected vehicle products. Earlier roles included Director of UX & Product Design at Fleetmatics, where Dónal established a user-centered design culture, and Director of UX & Design at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, overseeing a global team of 30 designers. Dónal's extensive career also includes managerial positions at Design_Partners and Pioneer Investments, as well as lecturing at educational institutions. Academic credentials include a Master's in User Experience Design and an M.Sc. in Digital Media from Trinity College Dublin.