About Me

Manuel Colombo
Experience Lead, Publicis Sapient Italy
Cuggiono, Lombardia, Italia
www.linkedin.com/in/manuelcolombo
colombo.design@gmail.com

Profile

Senior Design Lead with experience in UX research, design leadership, and digital transformation. I have led cross-functional teams in complex environments, fostering the adoption of new methodologies and a culture open to change. I believe in the value of engaging with different perspectives and balancing user insights with strategic vision. Currently at Publicis Sapient, I coordinate projects for Stellantis that require flexibility, critical thinking, and adaptability.

Key Skills

Development and experimentation with research methodologies
Activation of user insights integrated with strategic vision
Collaborative, results-oriented leadership
Change management and rapid adaptation
Effective presentation of results and synthesis of diverse viewpoints
Business-oriented solution design
Openness to external ideas
Fluent in English and Italian

Professional Experience

Publicis Sapient Italy

Experience Lead — 2020–Present

Coordination of UX and research activities for Stellantis
Facilitation of workshops and design thinking processes
Team development through mentorship and talent enhancement
Collaboration with stakeholders from various industries to translate complex needs into effective research strategies

Capgemini / Backelite + DOING

Lead UX Designer — 2017–2020

Led digital transformation projects for major clients such as Vodafone, Crédit Agricole, ESA, Leonardo, Terna, and Intesa San Paolo
Leadership of multidisciplinary teams and implementation of advanced testing methodologies
Managed feedback and adapted internal processes in response to organizational changes

RCS Periodici / Corriere della Sera

Digital Art Director & UX Designer — 2009–2017

Developed collaborative editorial systems and launched digital products
Promoted a culture of dialogue and experimentation

Selected Publications & Talks

Lingue

Italiano (Madrelingua), Inglese (Fluente)