Tanya Adlam is a senior research leader with more than two decades of experience shaping insight driven strategies across global organisations. As Director of UX Research at monday.com, she leads teams that uncover the behavioural, motivational and business dynamics behind complex workflows and translate them into product direction that accelerates growth.
Before joining monday.com, Tanya headed UX Research for Meta’s Reality Labs, guiding research for next generation metaverse and mixed reality experiences. She previously led global origination research at HSBC and spent over a decade at Discovery Communications, where she directed research and insights across 112 countries and influenced product, editorial and commercial decision making for a billion dollar portfolio.
Upcoming Talks
29 May 2026
In fast scaling organisations, boundaries between roles blur; designers, PMs, and engineers all engage with users. Tanya Adlam from monday.com shares how her team is navigating this shift while integrating AI tools into daily practice, redefining what it means to “do research” in modern product development.
Key Takeaways:
- Rethink the role of dedicated researchers in cross-functional, AI-enabled teams
- Identify where human expertise adds irreplaceable value over AI-driven insight
- Create frameworks for consistent high-quality research across functions
- Foster collaboration that empowers all team members to connect meaningfully with users