Brian Gillespie

Design Collaborator, Teacher, and Coach Specializing in Product and Service Innovation

Brian Gillespie is a retired sales management professional with over 30 years of experience in the IT industry. He holds a B.Sc. degree from the University of Alberta and has held various senior roles such as VP, Western Region at CompuCom and Director of Sales, Southern Alberta at Metafore.

Aside from his successful career in IT, Gillespie is also an active member of his community. He serves as a fire fighter at Lac Ste. Anne County and is interested in snowmobile trail development and local agricultural society.

Gillespie's proven sales leadership and track record of success in managing change make him a valuable asset to any team.

Experience

Design Consultant at Independent Consultant, Strategic Design/Service Design since July 2014

Vice President at Service Design Network, Design Management and Leadership Tutor and Coach at PARK, Senior Consultant at PARK, Member of the Board of Advisors at Design Management Institute

Education

MBA in Design Management from University of Westminster (1999 - 2002), Solicitor in Law from Law Society of Ireland (1977 - 1980), Bachelor of Civil Law from University College Dublin (1974 - 1977)