Navigating Leadership in Design with Navi McKennary: From Motion Design to Global Leadership

Join Joe Woodham as he sits down with Navi McKennary, a dynamic design leader with an incredible career journey. Starting as a motion designer at McCann Digital in Israel, Navi rose through the ranks, taking on leadership roles at Viber—a communications platform with over 200 million daily users. In this episode, Navi shares how she transitioned from hands-on design to leading global design teams, her passion for nurturing talent, and the importance of embracing technology and innovation. Discover how Navi's leadership journey shaped her approach to design, her views on AI's impact on the industry, and how she empowers teams to thrive through her people-first philosophy.

If you're a design professional looking for insights into leadership, talent development, or the future of design in the age of AI, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways. Learn how Navi has navigated diverse industries from health to education and employment and how she continues to enhance the human experience through technology.