Leigh Barnett

Leigh Barnett is an experienced product design and user experience professional with a strong background in various leadership roles. Currently serving as Head of Product Design at Symplicit since October 2018, Leigh previously held multiple positions at World Vision Australia from May 2014 to October 2018, including UX Design Lead for Child Sponsorship and New Product Development, where significant improvements in customer lifetime value and NPS were achieved. Earlier contributions at World Vision included leading UX initiatives that expanded user engagement and revenue growth. As the founder of Wicreate, an Innovation and Design firm, Leigh pioneered a multidisciplinary design team focused on user research and design. Prior experience at IVE Group involved various roles, culminating in solution consultancy and account management, highlighting capabilities in strategic marketing and operational efficiency. Educational qualifications include strategic marketing from the University of Melbourne, entrepreneurship and innovation from Swinburne University, and graphic design from RMIT University.