Darci Dutcher

Over the past 20-something years, Darci has worked at the intersection of product design, user research, and strategy, with a deep appreciation for the Agile mindset of openness, iteration, inclusion, and continuous improvement. As NED and Senior Director of Product Design and Research at The Financial Times, she leads multidisciplinary teams through change, uncertainty, and growth. Darci has seen firsthand the power of Agile to bring clarity to complexity and to empower teams to focus on the outcomes that matter the most. Darci brings a practitioner’s mindset, a deep respect for diverse perspectives, and a strong belief in the role of design and research in shaping practices that are focused on people. She’s passionate about creating spaces where people can learn from one another, challenge assumptions, and do meaningful work together.