What you'll learn

How designers are being denied access to strategic roles

Clarifying knowledge and skill gaps for career growth

Pathways to design leadership

New CGU Drucker + Turn Institute Certificate in Design Leadership & Strategy

Hosted by

Richard Pelletier

Executive Director, Turn Institute

Richard Pelletier is a transportation design leader with over 25 years of experience, having worked with BMW, Ford, BART, and other industry leaders on innovative mobility solutions. He has co-created visionary vehicle and transit concepts for BMW, MINI, Rolls Royce, Ford, Lincoln, Scania Trucks, LA Metro, IdeaLab (AiPod), and Waymo, integrating human-centered design with emerging technologies. With expertise spanning automotive, public transit, and future mobility, he brings a forward-thinking approach to transportation challenges. He previously served as Associate Chair for the Master of Science in Transportation Systems and Design at ArtCenter College of Design. He is the founder and co-Executive Director of Turn Institute.

Attendees will receive a 25% tuition discount on the new Certificate in Design Leadership & Strategy

The Certificate in Design Leadership and Strategy prepares transportation, product, industrial, and UX designers to lead with systems thinking, strategic clarity, and cross-functional influence.  Through a rigorous 12-week, 100% online curriculum developed with CGU’s Drucker School of Management, participants learn to navigate complexity, guide innovation, and drive meaningful change across mobility and design organizations. Go to www.TurnInstitute.org for more information about the program.

Advance Your Career with Insights from Mobility’s Innovators

Join Richard Pelletier and Greg Tada for an exciting discussion of the key knowledge and skills gaps holding many designers back, offering practical insights on what it takes to move into higher-impact leadership and strategic roles.

Take your career to the next level with the insights, skills, and leadership mindset needed to step confidently into strategic design roles.