Chris Grodoski
User Experience | Product | Innovation
- Role
- Experience Strategy at ZS
- Location
- Glen Ellyn, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chris Grodoski
I’m a UX and innovation leader who fuses user experience expertise, behavioral science, and business insights to deliver transformative solutions. From elevating pharmaceutical e-commerce to market-testing new smartphones, I champion user-centered design to strengthen global brands. With over a decade in product strategy and leadership, I’ve led AI-driven insights, segmentation, and behavioral science initiatives across tech, QSR, retail, B2B, and pharma.I unite diverse stakeholders to spark creativity, align on shared goals, and drive meaningful outcomes—whether increasing product adoption, building trust, or launching new ventures. My approach blends design thinking and business strategy, thriving on ambiguity to untangle challenges and bridge user needs with organizational imperatives. Known for seeing opportunities where others see obstacles, the research I lead is actionable, insightful, and creative. and consistently results in sound business strategy. By mapping risks and charting a clear path, I empower teams to develop better products, enhance customer experiences, and achieve sustainable growth.As a leader, I foster environments where designers, researchers, and data scientists excel, building self-organizing teams anchored in collaboration and trust. Through influence at all levels—formal or otherwise—I guide organizations through change and with the flexibility and focus that expands opportunities and cultivates innovation from refined user experiences.
Experience
Experience Strategy
Apr 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Education
Northwestern University
MSEd, Learning Science and Education Policy
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Design
Northwestern University
Kellogg Executive Education: Management Essentials
Northern Illinois University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Skills
- Qualitative Research
- Quantitative Research
- Creative Problem Solving
- Creativity
- Creative Strategy
- Grant Writing
- Report Writing
- Program Evaluation
- Educational Assessment
- Policy Analysis
- Education
- Data Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Writing
- Presenter
- Curriculum Design
- Grants
- Curriculum Development
- Community Outreach
- Social Media
- Program Development
- Nonprofits
- Teaching
- Higher Education
- Public Speaking
- Editing
- Research
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