Brendan Kearns

Brendan Kearns is a highly experienced design professional currently serving as the Director of Product Design at Monotype, responsible for leading a global design and research organization spanning the US, EMEA, and Asia. With a rich background in product design, Brendan has held key positions such as Director of Product Design for AI at Tractable and Founder + Partner at RIVAL, a design lab established after leaving Google. Brendan’s experience includes leadership roles at notable companies like Google, InVision, and Twitter, where Brendan contributed to innovative design solutions and mentorship programs. Brendan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and Commerce from La Trobe University.