Michael Polivka

Michael Polivka is a seasoned leader in product design and creative strategy, with a focus on delivering high ROI and creating rewarding experiences for customers and company culture. He has led globally-diverse teams for major brands like Adidas, Amazon, Apple, Coca-Cola, and Sony, creating innovative digital products and marketing campaigns. Michael is a published author and speaker on the power of human networks in design operations and leadership, and has 18 LinkedIn articles and a publication with the Society of Digital Agencies to his credit. Prior to his current role as Vice President of UX, Platform at Salesforce, Michael served as Director of Global Design Operations & Communications at Autodesk, Managing Director & Vice President of Operations at JUXT, and Principal of Project Management & Design Engineering at Hot Studio. Michael studied Advertising Design at Columbus College of Art & Design.