Albert Shum
Former Corporate Vice President of Design at Microsoft & Advisor to the Dean, ID
Albert Shum retired as Microsoft’s Corporate Vice President of Design in 2022 after a 25-year career in global design. He led strategic initiatives across Nike and Microsoft, scaling design thinking and launching products that reached billions of users worldwide. He led the recent efforts to reimagine Microsoft’s web experiences, including search, browser, and services. He had previously led Windows, Windows Mobile, Xbox, HoloLens and device experiences.
Albert’s design ethos lies at the intersection of business, experience, and technology (BXT), with a focus on responsible design. He has spoken about responsible design at conferences, including AdobeMAX, Innovation Forum in London, and Fast Company. He is currently a Class Advisor at the Institute of Design.
Albert’s work in design leadership has helped shape conversations on diversity and inclusion throughout the industry, and he has served as a mentor, partner, and leader in programs like the Adobe Design Circle and its Scholarship Fund.
He holds a master’s in product design from Stanford and a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Waterloo.