Product Strategy & Design Leader
Everett Hagan
Experience Design leader specializing in transforming complex platforms into market-leading digital products, from early discovery through acquisition, adoption, and growth.
Trusted partner to executive teams leading digital transformation across fintech and enterprise solutions that drive measurable growth for over 20+ years.
My Work
Product Design
Raising the Bar for Wealth Advisors
SS&C Black Diamond | Dir, Product Design & Strategy
Built and led a high-performing design team, establishing a culture of craft, accountability, and customer-centricity that elevated product quality across the Black Diamond Wealth Platform
INNOVATION PROGRAM
Accelerating People
SS&C ADVENT | PROGRAM MANAGER
Founded and scaled a global innovation program across 4 countries and 3,000+ participants, embedding a culture of experimentation across multiple business units.
Innovation Program
Spark Ideas
SS&C ADVENT | PROGRAM MANAGER
Minimize the friction necessary to share, pitch and collaborate on ideas across a global organization.
Product Design
Government Affairs & Federal Contracting
Bloomberg Goverment | Dir, Product Design
Led the end-to-end redesign of the Bloomberg Government platform, delivering a more intuitive, scalable, and cohesive user experience
Introduced and operationalized Lean UX practices, embedding design into agile workflows and accelerating cross-functional collaboration.
Leadership
Whether I’m coaching a team, shaping product vision, or unblocking the path forward, I strive to create an environment where people feel empowered to do their best work—and push boundaries while they’re at it.
Everett was instrumental in shaping both my career and the entire design culture at SS&C Advent. During my time working under his leadership, I witnessed firsthand how exceptional design leadership can transform not just a team, but an entire organization's approach to product development.
Through his vision, creativity, and unwavering passion for innovation, he built us into a powerful and influential force that became integral to SS&C Advent's product strategy.
As a UX visionary, Everett cares deeply about the customer problem and demonstrated strong problem solving skills by designing the user experience that makes our tools intuitive and consistent.
As a manager, he leads by example and always finds ways to energize the team. He is a strong influencer that drives the growth of an organization. I have enjoyed working with Everett as my partner, mentor and friend!
"I’ve worked with Everett on a number of projects and learned that he never takes a ‘cookie cutter’ approach in terms of planning or creative execution.
He truly immerses himself in a client’s business before recommending a solution.
Everett’s managerial style also helps to set him apart. He is open, inviting, and extraordinarily willing to invest the time to listen to and accommodate the needs of his direct reports."
About Me
Creativity isn’t just a skill—it’s the through-line in everything I do. Whether I’m leading a research sprint, building a prototype, or designing the company holiday card, I bring a maker’s mindset and a love for the craft of design.
From strategy to execution, I approach every challenge with curiosity, intention, and a drive to make it meaningful.
Married My Best Friend
- 15 years and she's still speaking to me
- We met in Junior High School. It took me 25 years and Facebook to ask her out.
FUN FACT: Our Junior High School is where they filmed the school scenes for the show Stranger Things. Sadly it was recently demolished after the show ended.
World
Explorer
- Dove the great barrier reef of the coast of Cannes, Australia.
- Zipped line through the Cost Rican rainforest.
- Crewed True North an America's Cup boat.
- Dog sledding in Iceland.
Explored 5 of 7 continents (S. America & Antartica are on my bucket list)