I’m Valerio Battagli, a senior UX and product designer helping organizations transform their digital experiences through user-centered design and business strategy across Financial Services, Healthcare, and ESG-focused contexts. I lead with empathy for users, translate research insights into strategic product decisions, and turn complex requirements into intuitive, value-driven digital experiences. I’ve built and mentored design teams, developed scalable design systems, and delivered market-leading products using agile and design-thinking methods. My work spans SaaS ESG platforms, ESG reporting tools, and digital transformations in financial services, with a track record of reducing churn, speeding time-to-market, and securing strategic partnerships.

Valerio Battagli

I’m Valerio Battagli, a senior UX and product designer helping organizations transform their digital experiences through user-centered design and business strategy across Financial Services, Healthcare, and ESG-focused contexts. I lead with empathy for users, translate research insights into strategic product decisions, and turn complex requirements into intuitive, value-driven digital experiences. I’ve built and mentored design teams, developed scalable design systems, and delivered market-leading products using agile and design-thinking methods. My work spans SaaS ESG platforms, ESG reporting tools, and digital transformations in financial services, with a track record of reducing churn, speeding time-to-market, and securing strategic partnerships.

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I’m Valerio Battagli, a senior UX and product designer helping organizations transform their digital experiences through user-centered design and business strategy across Financial Services, Healthcare, and ESG-focused contexts. I lead with empathy for users, translate research insights into strategic product decisions, and turn complex requirements into intuitive, value-driven digital experiences.

I’ve built and mentored design teams, developed scalable design systems, and delivered market-leading products using agile and design-thinking methods. My work spans SaaS ESG platforms, ESG reporting tools, and digital transformations in financial services, with a track record of reducing churn, speeding time-to-market, and securing strategic partnerships.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Product and UX Practices Consultant at ESGMax.io
April 1, 2025 - Present
Provided strategic UX consulting for a SaaS platform focused on ESG management and reporting. Designed and optimized user flows to improve usability and product adoption. Supported the development of accessible interfaces aligned with WCAG/POUR. Delivered mentorship to the internal team through training on UX methods and design thinking. Collaborated with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into intuitive, value-driven digital experiences. Contributed to building a scalable design vision, ensuring product consistency and long-term growth.
Senior UX Designer at LSEG Refinitiv LABS (ESG Unit)
August 1, 2021 - Present
Spearheaded the development and launch of an innovative ESG reporting tool, securing a multimillion-dollar deal with the Malaysian Stock Exchange. Led sustainable finance projects from ideation to proof-of-concept; prepared and conducted Design Thinking workshops; developed comprehensive UX strategies across project phases; collaborated with Data Science to ensure feasibility and alignment with business goals.
UX / UI Designer at SPRIM Ventures
July 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025
Played a pivotal role in reducing customer churn by 8% and supported Series C funding efforts. Built and managed design teams, defined product direction with cross-functional teams, developed a cohesive design system, and integrated customer feedback into the development lifecycle to inform design enhancements.
Digital Experience Lead at EY Financial Services Operations
May 1, 2020 - October 13, 2025
Led digital transformation projects using lean product development, design thinking, and agile methods; facilitated workshops to align digital solutions with client needs; managed a team of designers to enhance output and innovation.
UX Facilitator / Product Innovation Manager at Mastercard
May 1, 2019 - October 13, 2025
Guided product innovation through design thinking and agile development; developed standardized rapid innovation tools and methodologies; led multidisciplinary teams to pioneer new product solutions aligned with business goals; generated $180K in revenue from design sprint workshops and advisory services.
Senior User Interface Architect at CXA Group
June 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025
Overhauled the product suite to increase customer adoption by 12% and expanded into the Hong Kong market; acted as a conduit between business and engineering to evolve interfaces; mentored junior designers and established foundational UX practices.
UX Designer & Researcher (Freelance) at Freelance / Self-employed
December 31, 2016 - October 13, 2025
Executed UX research and design for diverse clients including ItchList Singapore and Scotland’s Cruise Europe; delivered insights, concepts, user flows and interfaces.

Education

Single-cycle Master Degree in Studies in Performing Arts at University of Studies of Bologna, Italy
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Industrial Chemical Technician Diploma at Industrial Technical Institute Guglielmo Marconi Forli’, Italy
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025

Qualifications

Design and Build AI Products and Services
January 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
January 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Certificate in ESG Investing
January 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Design Thinking for Innovation
January 1, 2019 - October 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Professional Services