Vidya Nayak

Vidya Nayak is an experienced design leader currently serving as the Head of Design for Yahoo Search since October 2023. Prior to this role, Nayak held several prominent positions, including Design Director for Member Benefits, Growth & Platform at SoFi, where responsibilities included driving product innovation and enhancing user experiences for financial applications. Previous experience encompasses leadership roles in user experience and design systems at Moody's Analytics, Disney Interactive, iWin, and Fox News, where Nayak played a critical role in redesigning platforms and advancing user engagement. Vidya Nayak's educational background includes a Bachelor of Commerce from Mumbai University, a Diploma in Web Designing & Communications, and an MFA in Computer Arts - New Media from the Academy of Art University.