Mala Vadhia Product Design Lead
Mala Vadhia Product Design Lead
Mala Vadhia Product Design Lead
Product design leader with over 20 years of experience leading large portfolios for global brands like BBC and Barclays Bank.
Product design leader with over 20 years of experience leading large portfolios for global brands like BBC and Barclays Bank.
Product design leader with over 20 years of experience leading large portfolios for global brands like BBC and Barclays Bank.
People leadership
Great products are a team effort! Fostering a culture of learning and growth is key for me. Mentoring is a rewarding experience, and I've been lucky enough to see past mentees and direct reports go on to hold leadership positions.
Highlights
Co-led and mentored design teams of up to 12, including 5 direct reports + contractors (experience in both matrix management and direct leadership)
Prioritise ongoing development through bi-weekly 1:1s with all direct reports
Spearheaded a 1:1 development framework for Barclays' Insight & Design team, later adopted by Product
Led the design of learning objectives and onboarding curriculum for Barclays' first UX Design Apprenticeship program
Led DE&I initiatives for a 180+ person team at Barclays
Recruited and mentored top design talent at the BBC & Barclays
D&AD New Blood judge and mentor
Curated off-site team inspiration & bonding experiences
Organised dedicated 10% time for team L&D and sharing back knoweldge
Championed the inclusion of BBC World Service on BBC's UX Design Trainees Scheme - onboarded and mentored trainees
Trained BBC World Service journalists on design excellence
Guest lecturer at Kingston University, London
People leadership
Great products are a team effort! Fostering a culture of learning and growth is key for me. Mentoring is a rewarding experience, and I've been lucky enough to see past mentees and direct reports go on to hold leadership positions.
Highlights
Co-led and mentored design teams of up to 12, including 5 direct reports + contractors (experience in both matrix management and direct leadership)
Prioritise ongoing development through bi-weekly 1:1s with all direct reports
Spearheaded a 1:1 development framework for Barclays' Insight & Design team, later adopted by Product
Led the design of learning objectives and onboarding curriculum for Barclays' first UX Design Apprenticeship program
Led DE&I initiatives for a 180+ person team at Barclays
Recruited and mentored top design talent at the BBC & Barclays
D&AD New Blood judge and mentor
Curated off-site team inspiration & bonding experiences
Organised dedicated 10% time for team L&D and sharing back knoweldge
Championed the inclusion of BBC World Service on BBC's UX Design Trainees Scheme - onboarded and mentored trainees
Trained BBC World Service journalists on design excellence
Guest lecturer at Kingston University, London
People leadership
Great products are a team effort! Fostering a culture of learning and growth is key for me. Mentoring is a rewarding experience, and I've been lucky enough to see past mentees and direct reports go on to hold leadership positions.
Highlights
Co-led and mentored design teams of up to 12, including 5 direct reports + contractors (experience in both matrix management and direct leadership)
Prioritise ongoing development through bi-weekly 1:1s with all direct reports
Spearheaded a 1:1 development framework for Barclays' Insight & Design team, later adopted by Product
Led the design of learning objectives and onboarding curriculum for Barclays' first UX Design Apprenticeship program
Led DE&I initiatives for a 180+ person team at Barclays
Recruited and mentored top design talent at the BBC & Barclays
D&AD New Blood judge and mentor
Curated off-site team inspiration & bonding experiences
Organised dedicated 10% time for team L&D and sharing back knoweldge
Championed the inclusion of BBC World Service on BBC's UX Design Trainees Scheme - onboarded and mentored trainees
Trained BBC World Service journalists on design excellence
Guest lecturer at Kingston University, London
About me
I’m Mala, an empathetic leader energised by collaborating with teams to develop seamless, intuitive solutions that create positive impact.
I always strive to leave things better than I find them.
For over 20 years, I've thrived in leadership roles across consumer-facing and enterprise digital products. My expertise lies in media, tech, and finance, delivered across mobile and responsive web. I leverage experience with in-house design teams, cross-functional and partner relationships to create exceptional results, particularly for government and regulated clients.
Whether leading large portfolios or acting as an individual contributor, I consistently focus on three things:
Strategic thinking: aligning user needs with overarching business goals
User advocacy: keeping the user at the heart of design by championing a human-centred design approach
Mentorship: nurturing the skills and capabilities of the full team to bring out the best in everyone
About me
I’m Mala, an empathetic leader energised by collaborating with teams to develop seamless, intuitive solutions that create positive impact.
I always strive to leave things better than I find them.
For over 20 years, I've thrived in leadership roles across consumer-facing and enterprise digital products. My expertise lies in media, tech, and finance, delivered across mobile and responsive web. I leverage experience with in-house design teams, cross-functional and partner relationships to create exceptional results, particularly for government and regulated clients.
Whether leading large portfolios or acting as an individual contributor, I consistently focus on three things:
Strategic thinking: aligning user needs with overarching business goals
User advocacy: keeping the user at the heart of design by championing a human-centred design approach
Mentorship: nurturing the skills and capabilities of the full team to bring out the best in everyone
About me
I’m Mala, an empathetic leader energised by collaborating with teams to develop seamless, intuitive solutions that create positive impact.
I always strive to leave things better than I find them.
For over 20 years, I've thrived in leadership roles across consumer-facing and enterprise digital products. My expertise lies in media, tech, and finance, delivered across mobile and responsive web. I leverage experience with in-house design teams, cross-functional and partner relationships to create exceptional results, particularly for government and regulated clients.
Whether leading large portfolios or acting as an individual contributor, I consistently focus on three things:
Strategic thinking: aligning user needs with overarching business goals
User advocacy: keeping the user at the heart of design by championing a human-centred design approach
Mentorship: nurturing the skills and capabilities of the full team to bring out the best in everyone
Testimonials
Mala demonstrates such dedication and consideration in whatever she’s involved in. I worked along side her for the D&AD New Blood Judging and throughout our partnership with Barclays, Mala made sure to take the time to communicate, understand the needs of the program and invest further with her time and willingness. She’s a great person to work alongside and will excel in every project and program she’s in.
Rediate Negash
Partnerships Manager, D&AD
I highly recommend Mala, who was a crucial member of my team at Barclays. Her leadership on a complex Vulnerability work-stream, rolled out across the bank, showcased exceptional capabilities. Mala's strategic mindset, attention to detail, and incorporation of design thinking enabled successful collaboration with diverse stakeholders. She fearlessly voices concerns, employs varied problem-solving methods, and follows through projects meticulously. Mala's systematic approach ensures success, making her an asset to any future team.
Jo Spencer-Geoghegan
Head of Insight & Design Ops, Barclays
Mala is seasoned practitioner whose contribution to the BBC's suite of digital services is significant and impressive. If you're looking to establish a world class UX team, I would highly recommend adding Mala to your line-up.
David Bailey
Creative Director, BBC GEL
Mala was a valuable member of our team, and I really enjoyed working with her. She was the UX lead on the redesigns of BBC Music and BBC Introducing, led our research work and delivered continuous iterative improvements on many complex projects. Mala is extremely hard working, and did a great job managing our design sprints for BBC Sounds.
David Jones
Snr Product Manager, BBC Music/Sounds
Mala is a detail oriented and conscientious designer who really cares about the quality of the work she delivers. She ensures that customer centric thinking is a core part of everything she does. She’s also just a genuinely likeable person to have around. She has great foodie tips! She’d be a great addition to any team.
Ada Chu
Head of I&D - Unsecured Borrowing, Barclays
Mala demonstrates such dedication and consideration in whatever she’s involved in. I worked along side her for the D&AD New Blood Judging and throughout our partnership with Barclays, Mala made sure to take the time to communicate, understand the needs of the program and invest further with her time and willingness. She’s a great person to work alongside and will excel in every project and program she’s in.
Rediate Negash
Partnerships Manager, D&AD
I highly recommend Mala, who was a crucial member of my team at Barclays. Her leadership on a complex Vulnerability work-stream, rolled out across the bank, showcased exceptional capabilities. Mala's strategic mindset, attention to detail, and incorporation of design thinking enabled successful collaboration with diverse stakeholders. She fearlessly voices concerns, employs varied problem-solving methods, and follows through projects meticulously. Mala's systematic approach ensures success, making her an asset to any future team.
Jo Spencer-Geoghegan
Head of Insight & Design Ops, Barclays
Mala is seasoned practitioner whose contribution to the BBC's suite of digital services is significant and impressive. If you're looking to establish a world class UX team, I would highly recommend adding Mala to your line-up.
David Bailey
Creative Director, BBC GEL
Mala was a valuable member of our team, and I really enjoyed working with her. She was the UX lead on the redesigns of BBC Music and BBC Introducing, led our research work and delivered continuous iterative improvements on many complex projects. Mala is extremely hard working, and did a great job managing our design sprints for BBC Sounds.
David Jones
Snr Product Manager, BBC Music/Sounds
Mala is a detail oriented and conscientious designer who really cares about the quality of the work she delivers. She ensures that customer centric thinking is a core part of everything she does. She’s also just a genuinely likeable person to have around. She has great foodie tips! She’d be a great addition to any team.
Ada Chu
Head of I&D - Unsecured Borrowing, Barclays
Mala demonstrates such dedication and consideration in whatever she’s involved in. I worked along side her for the D&AD New Blood Judging and throughout our partnership with Barclays, Mala made sure to take the time to communicate, understand the needs of the program and invest further with her time and willingness. She’s a great person to work alongside and will excel in every project and program she’s in.
Rediate Negash
Partnerships Manager, D&AD
I highly recommend Mala, who was a crucial member of my team at Barclays. Her leadership on a complex Vulnerability work-stream, rolled out across the bank, showcased exceptional capabilities. Mala's strategic mindset, attention to detail, and incorporation of design thinking enabled successful collaboration with diverse stakeholders. She fearlessly voices concerns, employs varied problem-solving methods, and follows through projects meticulously. Mala's systematic approach ensures success, making her an asset to any future team.
Jo Spencer-Geoghegan
Head of Insight & Design Ops, Barclays
Mala is seasoned practitioner whose contribution to the BBC's suite of digital services is significant and impressive. If you're looking to establish a world class UX team, I would highly recommend adding Mala to your line-up.
David Bailey
Creative Director, BBC GEL
Mala was a valuable member of our team, and I really enjoyed working with her. She was the UX lead on the redesigns of BBC Music and BBC Introducing, led our research work and delivered continuous iterative improvements on many complex projects. Mala is extremely hard working, and did a great job managing our design sprints for BBC Sounds.
David Jones
Snr Product Manager, BBC Music/Sounds
Mala is a detail oriented and conscientious designer who really cares about the quality of the work she delivers. She ensures that customer centric thinking is a core part of everything she does. She’s also just a genuinely likeable person to have around. She has great foodie tips! She’d be a great addition to any team.
Ada Chu
Head of I&D - Unsecured Borrowing, Barclays
Mala demonstrates such dedication and consideration in whatever she’s involved in. I worked along side her for the D&AD New Blood Judging and throughout our partnership with Barclays, Mala made sure to take the time to communicate, understand the needs of the program and invest further with her time and willingness. She’s a great person to work alongside and will excel in every project and program she’s in.
Rediate Negash
Partnerships Manager, D&AD
I highly recommend Mala, who was a crucial member of my team at Barclays. Her leadership on a complex Vulnerability work-stream, rolled out across the bank, showcased exceptional capabilities. Mala's strategic mindset, attention to detail, and incorporation of design thinking enabled successful collaboration with diverse stakeholders. She fearlessly voices concerns, employs varied problem-solving methods, and follows through projects meticulously. Mala's systematic approach ensures success, making her an asset to any future team.
Jo Spencer-Geoghegan
Head of Insight & Design Ops, Barclays
Mala is seasoned practitioner whose contribution to the BBC's suite of digital services is significant and impressive. If you're looking to establish a world class UX team, I would highly recommend adding Mala to your line-up.
David Bailey
Creative Director, BBC GEL
Mala was a valuable member of our team, and I really enjoyed working with her. She was the UX lead on the redesigns of BBC Music and BBC Introducing, led our research work and delivered continuous iterative improvements on many complex projects. Mala is extremely hard working, and did a great job managing our design sprints for BBC Sounds.
David Jones
Snr Product Manager, BBC Music/Sounds
Mala is a detail oriented and conscientious designer who really cares about the quality of the work she delivers. She ensures that customer centric thinking is a core part of everything she does. She’s also just a genuinely likeable person to have around. She has great foodie tips! She’d be a great addition to any team.
Ada Chu
Head of I&D - Unsecured Borrowing, Barclays
Mala demonstrates such dedication and consideration in whatever she’s involved in. I worked along side her for the D&AD New Blood Judging and throughout our partnership with Barclays, Mala made sure to take the time to communicate, understand the needs of the program and invest further with her time and willingness. She’s a great person to work alongside and will excel in every project and program she’s in.
Rediate Negash
Partnerships Manager, D&AD
I highly recommend Mala, who was a crucial member of my team at Barclays. Her leadership on a complex Vulnerability work-stream, rolled out across the bank, showcased exceptional capabilities. Mala's strategic mindset, attention to detail, and incorporation of design thinking enabled successful collaboration with diverse stakeholders. She fearlessly voices concerns, employs varied problem-solving methods, and follows through projects meticulously. Mala's systematic approach ensures success, making her an asset to any future team.
Jo Spencer-Geoghegan
Head of Insight & Design Ops, Barclays
Mala is seasoned practitioner whose contribution to the BBC's suite of digital services is significant and impressive. If you're looking to establish a world class UX team, I would highly recommend adding Mala to your line-up.
David Bailey
Creative Director, BBC GEL
Mala was a valuable member of our team, and I really enjoyed working with her. She was the UX lead on the redesigns of BBC Music and BBC Introducing, led our research work and delivered continuous iterative improvements on many complex projects. Mala is extremely hard working, and did a great job managing our design sprints for BBC Sounds.
David Jones
Snr Product Manager, BBC Music/Sounds
Mala is a detail oriented and conscientious designer who really cares about the quality of the work she delivers. She ensures that customer centric thinking is a core part of everything she does. She’s also just a genuinely likeable person to have around. She has great foodie tips! She’d be a great addition to any team.
Ada Chu
Head of I&D - Unsecured Borrowing, Barclays
Mala demonstrates such dedication and consideration in whatever she’s involved in. I worked along side her for the D&AD New Blood Judging and throughout our partnership with Barclays, Mala made sure to take the time to communicate, understand the needs of the program and invest further with her time and willingness. She’s a great person to work alongside and will excel in every project and program she’s in.
Rediate Negash
Partnerships Manager, D&AD
I highly recommend Mala, who was a crucial member of my team at Barclays. Her leadership on a complex Vulnerability work-stream, rolled out across the bank, showcased exceptional capabilities. Mala's strategic mindset, attention to detail, and incorporation of design thinking enabled successful collaboration with diverse stakeholders. She fearlessly voices concerns, employs varied problem-solving methods, and follows through projects meticulously. Mala's systematic approach ensures success, making her an asset to any future team.
Jo Spencer-Geoghegan
Head of Insight & Design Ops, Barclays
Mala is seasoned practitioner whose contribution to the BBC's suite of digital services is significant and impressive. If you're looking to establish a world class UX team, I would highly recommend adding Mala to your line-up.
David Bailey
Creative Director, BBC GEL
Mala was a valuable member of our team, and I really enjoyed working with her. She was the UX lead on the redesigns of BBC Music and BBC Introducing, led our research work and delivered continuous iterative improvements on many complex projects. Mala is extremely hard working, and did a great job managing our design sprints for BBC Sounds.
David Jones
Snr Product Manager, BBC Music/Sounds
Mala is a detail oriented and conscientious designer who really cares about the quality of the work she delivers. She ensures that customer centric thinking is a core part of everything she does. She’s also just a genuinely likeable person to have around. She has great foodie tips! She’d be a great addition to any team.
Ada Chu
Head of I&D - Unsecured Borrowing, Barclays
Mala demonstrates such dedication and consideration in whatever she’s involved in. I worked along side her for the D&AD New Blood Judging and throughout our partnership with Barclays, Mala made sure to take the time to communicate, understand the needs of the program and invest further with her time and willingness. She’s a great person to work alongside and will excel in every project and program she’s in.
Rediate Negash
Partnerships Manager, D&AD
I highly recommend Mala, who was a crucial member of my team at Barclays. Her leadership on a complex Vulnerability work-stream, rolled out across the bank, showcased exceptional capabilities. Mala's strategic mindset, attention to detail, and incorporation of design thinking enabled successful collaboration with diverse stakeholders. She fearlessly voices concerns, employs varied problem-solving methods, and follows through projects meticulously. Mala's systematic approach ensures success, making her an asset to any future team.
Jo Spencer-Geoghegan
Head of Insight & Design Ops, Barclays
Mala is seasoned practitioner whose contribution to the BBC's suite of digital services is significant and impressive. If you're looking to establish a world class UX team, I would highly recommend adding Mala to your line-up.
David Bailey
Creative Director, BBC GEL
Mala was a valuable member of our team, and I really enjoyed working with her. She was the UX lead on the redesigns of BBC Music and BBC Introducing, led our research work and delivered continuous iterative improvements on many complex projects. Mala is extremely hard working, and did a great job managing our design sprints for BBC Sounds.
David Jones
Snr Product Manager, BBC Music/Sounds
Mala is a detail oriented and conscientious designer who really cares about the quality of the work she delivers. She ensures that customer centric thinking is a core part of everything she does. She’s also just a genuinely likeable person to have around. She has great foodie tips! She’d be a great addition to any team.
Ada Chu
Head of I&D - Unsecured Borrowing, Barclays
Mala demonstrates such dedication and consideration in whatever she’s involved in. I worked along side her for the D&AD New Blood Judging and throughout our partnership with Barclays, Mala made sure to take the time to communicate, understand the needs of the program and invest further with her time and willingness. She’s a great person to work alongside and will excel in every project and program she’s in.
Rediate Negash
Partnerships Manager, D&AD
I highly recommend Mala, who was a crucial member of my team at Barclays. Her leadership on a complex Vulnerability work-stream, rolled out across the bank, showcased exceptional capabilities. Mala's strategic mindset, attention to detail, and incorporation of design thinking enabled successful collaboration with diverse stakeholders. She fearlessly voices concerns, employs varied problem-solving methods, and follows through projects meticulously. Mala's systematic approach ensures success, making her an asset to any future team.
Jo Spencer-Geoghegan
Head of Insight & Design Ops, Barclays
Mala is seasoned practitioner whose contribution to the BBC's suite of digital services is significant and impressive. If you're looking to establish a world class UX team, I would highly recommend adding Mala to your line-up.
David Bailey
Creative Director, BBC GEL
Mala was a valuable member of our team, and I really enjoyed working with her. She was the UX lead on the redesigns of BBC Music and BBC Introducing, led our research work and delivered continuous iterative improvements on many complex projects. Mala is extremely hard working, and did a great job managing our design sprints for BBC Sounds.
David Jones
Snr Product Manager, BBC Music/Sounds
Mala is a detail oriented and conscientious designer who really cares about the quality of the work she delivers. She ensures that customer centric thinking is a core part of everything she does. She’s also just a genuinely likeable person to have around. She has great foodie tips! She’d be a great addition to any team.
Ada Chu
Head of I&D - Unsecured Borrowing, Barclays
Mala demonstrates such dedication and consideration in whatever she’s involved in. I worked along side her for the D&AD New Blood Judging and throughout our partnership with Barclays, Mala made sure to take the time to communicate, understand the needs of the program and invest further with her time and willingness. She’s a great person to work alongside and will excel in every project and program she’s in.
Rediate Negash
Partnerships Manager, D&AD
I highly recommend Mala, who was a crucial member of my team at Barclays. Her leadership on a complex Vulnerability work-stream, rolled out across the bank, showcased exceptional capabilities. Mala's strategic mindset, attention to detail, and incorporation of design thinking enabled successful collaboration with diverse stakeholders. She fearlessly voices concerns, employs varied problem-solving methods, and follows through projects meticulously. Mala's systematic approach ensures success, making her an asset to any future team.
Jo Spencer-Geoghegan
Head of Insight & Design Ops, Barclays
Mala is seasoned practitioner whose contribution to the BBC's suite of digital services is significant and impressive. If you're looking to establish a world class UX team, I would highly recommend adding Mala to your line-up.
David Bailey
Creative Director, BBC GEL
Mala was a valuable member of our team, and I really enjoyed working with her. She was the UX lead on the redesigns of BBC Music and BBC Introducing, led our research work and delivered continuous iterative improvements on many complex projects. Mala is extremely hard working, and did a great job managing our design sprints for BBC Sounds.
David Jones
Snr Product Manager, BBC Music/Sounds
Mala is a detail oriented and conscientious designer who really cares about the quality of the work she delivers. She ensures that customer centric thinking is a core part of everything she does. She’s also just a genuinely likeable person to have around. She has great foodie tips! She’d be a great addition to any team.
Ada Chu
Head of I&D - Unsecured Borrowing, Barclays
Mala demonstrates such dedication and consideration in whatever she’s involved in. I worked along side her for the D&AD New Blood Judging and throughout our partnership with Barclays, Mala made sure to take the time to communicate, understand the needs of the program and invest further with her time and willingness. She’s a great person to work alongside and will excel in every project and program she’s in.
Rediate Negash
Partnerships Manager, D&AD
I highly recommend Mala, who was a crucial member of my team at Barclays. Her leadership on a complex Vulnerability work-stream, rolled out across the bank, showcased exceptional capabilities. Mala's strategic mindset, attention to detail, and incorporation of design thinking enabled successful collaboration with diverse stakeholders. She fearlessly voices concerns, employs varied problem-solving methods, and follows through projects meticulously. Mala's systematic approach ensures success, making her an asset to any future team.
Jo Spencer-Geoghegan
Head of Insight & Design Ops, Barclays
Mala is seasoned practitioner whose contribution to the BBC's suite of digital services is significant and impressive. If you're looking to establish a world class UX team, I would highly recommend adding Mala to your line-up.
David Bailey
Creative Director, BBC GEL
Mala was a valuable member of our team, and I really enjoyed working with her. She was the UX lead on the redesigns of BBC Music and BBC Introducing, led our research work and delivered continuous iterative improvements on many complex projects. Mala is extremely hard working, and did a great job managing our design sprints for BBC Sounds.
David Jones
Snr Product Manager, BBC Music/Sounds
Mala is a detail oriented and conscientious designer who really cares about the quality of the work she delivers. She ensures that customer centric thinking is a core part of everything she does. She’s also just a genuinely likeable person to have around. She has great foodie tips! She’d be a great addition to any team.
Ada Chu
Head of I&D - Unsecured Borrowing, Barclays
Mala demonstrates such dedication and consideration in whatever she’s involved in. I worked along side her for the D&AD New Blood Judging and throughout our partnership with Barclays, Mala made sure to take the time to communicate, understand the needs of the program and invest further with her time and willingness. She’s a great person to work alongside and will excel in every project and program she’s in.
Rediate Negash
Partnerships Manager, D&AD
I highly recommend Mala, who was a crucial member of my team at Barclays. Her leadership on a complex Vulnerability work-stream, rolled out across the bank, showcased exceptional capabilities. Mala's strategic mindset, attention to detail, and incorporation of design thinking enabled successful collaboration with diverse stakeholders. She fearlessly voices concerns, employs varied problem-solving methods, and follows through projects meticulously. Mala's systematic approach ensures success, making her an asset to any future team.
Jo Spencer-Geoghegan
Head of Insight & Design Ops, Barclays
Mala is seasoned practitioner whose contribution to the BBC's suite of digital services is significant and impressive. If you're looking to establish a world class UX team, I would highly recommend adding Mala to your line-up.
David Bailey
Creative Director, BBC GEL
Mala was a valuable member of our team, and I really enjoyed working with her. She was the UX lead on the redesigns of BBC Music and BBC Introducing, led our research work and delivered continuous iterative improvements on many complex projects. Mala is extremely hard working, and did a great job managing our design sprints for BBC Sounds.
David Jones
Snr Product Manager, BBC Music/Sounds
Mala is a detail oriented and conscientious designer who really cares about the quality of the work she delivers. She ensures that customer centric thinking is a core part of everything she does. She’s also just a genuinely likeable person to have around. She has great foodie tips! She’d be a great addition to any team.
Ada Chu
Head of I&D - Unsecured Borrowing, Barclays
Mala demonstrates such dedication and consideration in whatever she’s involved in. I worked along side her for the D&AD New Blood Judging and throughout our partnership with Barclays, Mala made sure to take the time to communicate, understand the needs of the program and invest further with her time and willingness. She’s a great person to work alongside and will excel in every project and program she’s in.
Rediate Negash
Partnerships Manager, D&AD
I highly recommend Mala, who was a crucial member of my team at Barclays. Her leadership on a complex Vulnerability work-stream, rolled out across the bank, showcased exceptional capabilities. Mala's strategic mindset, attention to detail, and incorporation of design thinking enabled successful collaboration with diverse stakeholders. She fearlessly voices concerns, employs varied problem-solving methods, and follows through projects meticulously. Mala's systematic approach ensures success, making her an asset to any future team.
Jo Spencer-Geoghegan
Head of Insight & Design Ops, Barclays
Mala is seasoned practitioner whose contribution to the BBC's suite of digital services is significant and impressive. If you're looking to establish a world class UX team, I would highly recommend adding Mala to your line-up.
David Bailey
Creative Director, BBC GEL
Mala was a valuable member of our team, and I really enjoyed working with her. She was the UX lead on the redesigns of BBC Music and BBC Introducing, led our research work and delivered continuous iterative improvements on many complex projects. Mala is extremely hard working, and did a great job managing our design sprints for BBC Sounds.
David Jones
Snr Product Manager, BBC Music/Sounds
Mala is a detail oriented and conscientious designer who really cares about the quality of the work she delivers. She ensures that customer centric thinking is a core part of everything she does. She’s also just a genuinely likeable person to have around. She has great foodie tips! She’d be a great addition to any team.
Ada Chu
Head of I&D - Unsecured Borrowing, Barclays
Experience
Experience
Freelance Contractor
Product Design Lead
Jun 2023 - Present
Barclays Bank
DesignOps Senior Manager
Aug 2019 - May 2023
BBC Global Experience Language
Product Design Lead
Sept 2017 - Aug 2019
BBC Music / Sounds
Product Design Lead
Jun 2015 - Aug 2017
BBC Weather
Product Design Lead
Jul 2013 - May 2015
BBC News
Product Design Lead
Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
BBC World Service
Senior Product Designer
Jul 2007 - Dec 2012
BBC World Service
Product Designer
Sep 2004 - Jun 2007
BBC Central Design Team
Product Designer
Aug 2002 - Sep 2004
Experience
Experience
Freelance Contractor
Product Design Lead
Jun 2023 - Present
Barclays Bank
DesignOps Senior Manager
Aug 2019 - May 2023
BBC Global Experience Language
Product Design Lead
Sept 2017 - Aug 2019
BBC Music / Sounds
Product Design Lead
Jun 2015 - Aug 2017
BBC Weather
Product Design Lead
Jul 2013 - May 2015
BBC News
Product Design Lead
Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
BBC World Service
Senior Product Designer
Jul 2007 - Dec 2012
BBC World Service
Product Designer
Sep 2004 - Jun 2007
BBC Central Design Team
Product Designer
Aug 2002 - Sep 2004
Experience
Experience
Freelance Contractor
Product Design Lead
Jun 2023 - Present
Barclays Bank
DesignOps Senior Manager
Aug 2019 - May 2023
BBC Global Experience Language
Product Design Lead
Sept 2017 - Aug 2019
BBC Music / Sounds
Product Design Lead
Jun 2015 - Aug 2017
BBC Weather
Product Design Lead
Jul 2013 - May 2015
BBC News
Product Design Lead
Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
BBC World Service
Senior Product Designer
Jul 2007 - Dec 2012
BBC World Service
Product Designer
Sep 2004 - Jun 2007
BBC Central Design Team
Product Designer
Aug 2002 - Sep 2004
Interests
Interests
Interests
Get in touch
Want to dive deeper? Let's chat about my experience in more detail.
I’m looking for a company that values diversity, prioritises cross-functional collaboration and offers growth opportunities.
London-based, open to in-office, hybrid
and remote work.
Email me on: mala.vadhia@gmail.com
Get in touch
Want to dive deeper? Let's chat about my experience in more detail.
I’m looking for a company that values diversity, prioritises cross-functional collaboration and offers growth opportunities.
London-based, open to in-office, hybrid
and remote work.
Email me on: mala.vadhia@gmail.com
Get in touch
Want to dive deeper? Let's chat about my experience in more detail.
I’m looking for a company that values diversity, prioritises cross-functional collaboration and offers growth opportunities.
London-based, open to in-office, hybrid
and remote work.
Email me on: mala.vadhia@gmail.com
