#355 - Innovation in downturn

Janet Covey, VP, Head of Design Operations and Design Systems at Bakkt, has been involved in design throughout her life with a background that is as varied and as the changes to our tech world. She is a seasoned creative and business professional with over two decades of experience as a design and people leader solving complex business problems that not only make a difference, but also leave a lasting impact on the organization. Having grown up in the Pacific Northwest, Janet draws upon her love of the outdoors combined with traveling to unique places around the world to create a mindset that helps her teams open their minds and build great products. Janet has been the go-to person for leading teams and organizations through change with a unique blend of empathy, vision, strategy, execution, and a knack for building strong partnerships. She develops cross-functional and creative processes that not only shape the culture of the design team but also inspire everyone to do great work.