David Kujda is a seasoned design executive with a proven record of leading transformational initiatives across industries like vacation rentals, e-commerce, fintech and consumer goods. With over two decades of leadership experience, he has built high-performing teams, driven design excellence and aligned creative vision with business goals. His expertise in adapting to evolving technologies, particularly in digital transformation, makes him a strategic leader for both global enterprises and high-growth startups.
David excels in shaping organizational design, crafting comprehensive strategies and championing inspiring north stars. His leadership fosters collaboration, continuous learning and excellence. Whether leading teams at PayPal, Amazon and GoDaddy or transforming experiences at Dollar Shave Club and VRBO, he has prioritized customer-focused innovation while ensuring growth and operational efficiency. His expertise spans AI, user experience, brand identity, product design and general management, making him a forward-thinking leader at the intersection of design, technology and business.
As Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Kujda, David blends design strategy, product incubation and AI research. His work explores technologies like Agentic AI, NLP, LLMs, Generative AI, Text to Speech, Text to Video, AI for Code and Digital Twins to unlock opportunities in digital transformation. His commitment to mentorship and talent development ensures his teams thrive in an ever-evolving industry while staying true to design excellence and strategic impact.
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When technology feels beautifully natural, intuitive, and seamlessly serves the end user, something profoundly human is at work. This is where I find my greatest purpose as a leader. I dedicate myself to organizing, collaborating, hiring, mentoring, and inspiring teams to achieve outcomes that feel effortless, intuitive and beautiful to the end user. Throughout my career, I’ve harnessed an exploratory mindset, embracing emerging technology and technique to spur growth and opportunity. This relentless curiosity fuels my drive to create teams and experiences that are approachable, human, trustworthy, and dependable.
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