Ian Gaenssley

Ian Gaenssley is an accomplished design professional with extensive experience in design systems and user experience across various industries. Currently serving as Principal of Design Systems at Genuine Parts Company, Ian manages the delivery and governance of the GPC Design System. Prior roles include Principal Designer at Genesys, where responsibilities encompassed developing design token architecture and mentoring team members, and Design Systems Lead at American Software, where Ian led a front-end engineering team in creating a comprehensive design system. Ian's previous experiences also include significant contributions to design at BetterCloud, KPMG, and other organizations, where achievements include reducing design delivery times and enhancing system documentation and accessibility. Ian's foundational career began in various design and development roles, showcasing a strong commitment to improving user interface consistency and functionality.