Gene Yanku is an accomplished design and product development professional with extensive experience across various leadership roles in the technology and consumer products sectors. Currently serving as Principal at Exophere since November 2017, Gene has previously held significant positions, including Director of Product Design at CardieX Limited and VP of Design and Brand at Mio Global. Gene's career also includes pivotal roles as VP of RD&D/Partner at Highgear Inc., Design Director at Nike, and Design Manager at InFocus, Inc. Gene began as an Industrial Designer at Tandem Computers and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from San Jose State University, attained in 1987.