Christopher Reardon

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Design Director - AI Envisioning Studio, Technology & Society at Google

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Christopher is a visionary Design Director at Googles AI Envisioning Studio, with over 20 years of experience shaping product design and AI strategy at companies like Meta and Ogilvy. He studied at Kingston University and is described by peers as empathetic, creative, and a visionary leader who sets high standards for professional excellence.

Outside of his professional roles, Christopher is passionate about mentoring professionals at all stages of their careers. He is a father to a teenager, which fuels his interest in the future of higher education. He also explores practical ethics and philosophy, recommending books like Peter Singers "The Most Good You Can Do".

He played a significant role in defining the IBM Watson brand and successfully launching the AI platform into the global mainstream.

Personality Overview

Values Relationships

Informal

Persuasive

They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.  They will fight for you if they come to believe in you. They like to keep things under control.

Topics They Care About

Responsible AI
As the former Head of Design for Responsible AI at Meta, he is passionate about creating fair, transparent, and ethical AI systems that benefit people and society.
Human-Centered Design
He emphasizes balancing AI's technical capabilities with genuine human needs and designing for mental well-being to prevent addiction and loss of critical thinking.
AI Leadership
Believes AI leaders must be humble and prioritize hiring diverse teams that represent the global population to build truly inclusive and unbiased products.

Media Appearances

Christopher has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2023
Design Director - AI Envisioning Studio, Technology & Society at Google
2-2023
Mentor at adplist.org
12-2022
Member at Integrity Institute
10-2022
Judge at The Webby Awards
6-2020 - 3-2023
Head of Product Design, Responsible AI at Meta

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA from Kingston University
Diploma from Kingston University

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Insights For Selling To Christopher

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Address your competition clearly and confidently
  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Christopher is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Christopher

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Christopher move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Christopher take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Christopher

Personality Compatibility


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