Vlad Makarov

Vlad Makarov is a results-focused UX Research and Product Insights Lead with over 20 years of global experience, including more than a decade of team management. They currently lead a team of over 10 researchers at LinkedIn, where they foster collaboration and innovation. Previously, Vlad held leadership roles at Ancestry, Kimberly-Clark, and The Coca-Cola Company, driving business impact through user feedback and research insights. They earned a BS in Marketing from Harding University and an MBA in Marketing Research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.