Les Yates

Les Yates is an experienced professional in the creative and digital fields, currently serving as the Executive Director of Experience at THREAD. Previously, Les held multiple positions at Tidal Creative, Inc., and served as Partner and Head of Experience at Square 1 Partners. Additionally, Les worked as VP, Creative Director / Experience and VP, Director of Interactive at Ignite Health. Early in the career, Les gained valuable experience as a Senior Interaction Designer and Industrial Designer at D-Link USA. Les earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Arts from UC Irvine between 1996 and 2000.