Samiksha Kothari

Samiksha Kothari is an accomplished design leader currently serving as Head of Design for Dasher + Logistics at DoorDash since April 2023, overseeing design teams focused on enhancing various user experiences. Previously, Samiksha held the position of Product Design Leadership at Meta's Reality Labs from September 2020 to April 2023, where responsibilities included leading a team dedicated to creating innovative products that facilitate remote work. Prior to that, Samiksha was Head of Design for Rider at Uber, managing the rider experience team and driving advancements in global transportation from November 2015 to August 2020. Earlier in the career, Samiksha served as Senior Design Manager and Lead Experience Designer at Uber and Yahoo, respectively, focusing on core frameworks and user experience strategies. Samiksha holds an M.Des in Interaction Design from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and a BFA in Applied Arts from Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Arts.