Alex is a CEO with a proven track record in building high-performing teams and culture.
With a 20-year track record of growing and scaling businesses, he is committed to driving technical excellence, digital transformation, and world-class delivery. As a leader, he has built teams focused on people, culture, continuous improvement, and innovation to help drive growth.
Upcoming Talks
13 May 2025
Join Alex Burke as he interviews Daniela Jorge, Chief Design Officer at Capital One. This session will unpack Daniela's perspectives on building world-class design organizations at some of the world's most iconic brands.
It will dive into how design at Capital One is helping drive meaningful value for the company and its 100+ million customers, and share Daniela's thoughts on aligning design initiatives with broader organizational strategies.
The session will also explore how design collaborates with business-critical functions to ensure a cohesive approach to product development and organizational growth that is customer-backed and grounded in business priorities.
Key Discussion Points:
- Understanding the strategic role of design in product development
- Aligning design initiatives with company-wide business goals
- Leveraging UX and design to drive business transformation
- Examples of successful design integration throughout Daniela's career and up to now - what’s worked and what hasn’t
- Best practices for creating a unified strategy for design that resonates across the organization
Past Talks
10 October 2024
Should UX designers prioritise designing solutions for the ever-changing future (Design for Tomorrow) or focus on delivering practical solutions with immediate benefits (Design for Today)?
Practicality vs. Investment: Do the costs of deep futurism outweigh the potential benefits?
Agility vs. Vision: Can a long-term vision hinder an organization's ability to adapt to change?
