Technologist & Digital Product Innovation Expert; Former Chief Experience & Design Officer at Salesforce; Author of "Mismatch: How Inclusion Shapes Design"; Founder of Kata
Kat Holmes Biography
Kat Holmes is a technologist and entrepreneur recognized for her expertise in inclusive design and digital product innovation. Holmes holds a bachelor's degree in materials science engineering from the University of California Berkeley, a master's in business administration from Portland State University, and a certificate in business perspectives for creative leaders from Yale School of Management. She began her career in mechanical engineering before transitioning to design while working on technology projects at Microsoft, where she identified inclusive design as a key factor in improving human and machine interactions.
Holmes served as Principal Director of Inclusive Design at Microsoft, where she led the company's executive program for inclusive product innovation. She directed a multidisciplinary team in developing "Inclusive: A Microsoft Design Toolkit," which Fast Company described as a significant evolution in design thinking and practices. The toolkit was inducted into the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum. Holmes also contributed to the design of Cortana, Microsoft's digital assistant, focusing on creating open and trustworthy user experiences modeled after real personal assistants.
Holmes is the author of "Mismatch: How Inclusion Shapes Design" and founder of Kata, a platform dedicated to advancing inclusion in product development and digital experiences. Her book explores the importance of designing with excluded communities and demonstrates how inclusive design can drive innovation and business growth, particularly in digital technologies. Holmes's work has been featured by NPR, BBC, Forbes, and The Economist, and she has been recognized by Fast Company for her creative leadership in business.
As an executive at Google and later at Salesforce, Holmes continued to champion inclusive development for influential technologies. At Salesforce, she served as executive vice president and chief experience and design officer, focusing on artificial intelligence, customer relationships, and trusted technology. Holmes has been noted for her thought leadership in reexamining disability and diversity as sources of innovation, guiding organizations to create differentiated customer experiences through inclusive design. Her career demonstrates the impact of designing for the margins to create better products for all users.
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Kat Holmes is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Art & Design, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Business, Business Leadership, Computer Science, Customer Experience, DEI, Digital Transformation, Disability, Disruptive Thinking, Diversity & Inclusion, E-Commerce, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Female Leadership, Futurism, Influential Women, Leadership, Personal Growth, Social Activism, Technology, Thought Leadership, User Experience (UX), Women in Business, Women in Tech -
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Kat Holmes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kat Holmes for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Kat Holmes generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Frances West, Lori Cheek, Tracy Chou, Sharon Gai and Claudia Chan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kat Holmes for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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