Paul Newton
COO @Research In Play
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WORK HISTORY
COO @Research In Play
Vancouver, BC, CA
Making the connection between outstanding user experiences and business strategic goals- Provide Strategic UX Insights: Partner with leadership and teams to foster decision-making that balances user needs and business objectives, streamlining design processes across departments to ensure that products are both user-friendly and commercially successful- Enhance Research Value: Coach staff on advanced UX research principles, refine research methodologies, and establish meaningful KPIs that drive business outcomes. This helps organizations optimize their research resources and achieve higher returns on investment by ensuring that insights drive both design and business decisions-User Research Strategies and Studies: Lead the execution of comprehensive user research studies to gather actionable insights that inform design decisions and business strategies, enabling companies to create products that resonate with their users and meet business targets- Promote Business-Centered Practices: Translate complex business and user needs into actionable design improvements, while leading workshops to cultivate a culture where user experience and business objectives are aligned, ensuring that both remain central pillars of product development.
EDUCATION
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Computer Systems – Associate Certificate – Honours
SKILLS
ABOUT PAUL NEWTON
I could tell you that I’ve had 15 years of strategic thought leadership experience but what does that really mean? It could mean that I have worked at small tech start-ups to colossal software gaming companies and have had invaluable adventures along the way. That I have learned as much from my failures as my successes.That I conceived, drove and evangelized ideas into large organizations, influencing significant changes in the creative development of billion-dollar, triple A video games like FIFA, Battlefield, and Madden.It could also mean that I communicate multi-year vision plans throughout all levels of the organization; that I have translated those strategies into tactical actions for front line teams.Speaking of teams, strategic thought leadership could mean that I attract top talent and by investing in people\'s professional growth, develop high performing teams. I could tell you that I have stood teams up across nine geographical locations and three continents. With a deep sense of business perspicacity, moving people into action and adapting to an evolving landscape I have contributed to the extraordinary growth of the companies I partner with.But what does strategic thought leadership really mean? It’s about putting yourself in the right place, at the right time, realizing the opportunities and delivering. It is about driving to the fundamental core of what an organization needs and surpassing goals without compromise, while keeping your integrity intact.
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