Dan Perkel

Dan Perkel is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in design, research, and strategic leadership within the media and technology sectors. As a Partner and Sr. Executive Director at IDEO since June 2012, Dan has spearheaded the Media & Technology business for North America, focusing on strategy, business targets, and team development. Previous roles at IDEO include Executive Design Director for Research & Insights, where Dan established a comprehensive Research & Insights organization, and Senior Design Director, leading multidisciplinary teams in design research across various industries. Dan has a PhD in Information Management and Systems from the University of California, Berkeley, with a dissertation on content-creation communities, and has contributed to numerous research initiatives involving digital media and youth technology usage. Prior to IDEO, Dan held key positions at The Hive Group, overseeing product development and design for Fortune 500 companies.