Hayley Bernard

Hayley Bernard is a Senior Strategic Product Portfolio Manager for ThinkPad at Lenovo, based in the Raleigh, North Carolina area.34 She plays a key role in product development and innovation for Lenovo's ThinkPad line of laptops.

Professional Experience

Bernard has been involved in several significant projects at Lenovo:

1. She was part of the team that developed the new ThinkPad Z13 and Z16 series, which introduced a contemporary design philosophy targeting a different business user audience.2

2. Bernard contributed to innovative features in these laptops, including:

   • The use of sustainable materials like recycled aluminum and vegan leather
   • Achieving the highest screen-to-body ratio for an enhanced display experience
   • Partnering with AMD for improved processor and graphics performance2

3. She has also been involved in enhancing keyboard accessibility, working on projects to improve tactile cues for visually impaired users.1

Expertise and Responsibilities

As a Senior Strategic Product Portfolio Manager, Bernard's role likely encompasses:

• Overseeing product development strategies
• Managing product lifecycles
• Collaborating with design and engineering teams
• Incorporating customer feedback and user research into product designs24

Bernard is known for her involvement in Lenovo's innovative approaches, balancing design aesthetics with environmental considerations and user experience improvements.2