Creative Strategist & Design Leader
Everett Hagan
( ev – rett Hey-gen )
“Some people see things as they are, and ask why. I dream of things that never were, and ask why not.”
– Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
Seeking leadership opportunities to drive creativity, ignite market innovation, and build high-performing teams that deliver breakthrough solutions.
Career Highlights
- Launched a global innovation program, expanding across four continents and engaging over 3,000+ participants.
- Led research, strategy and design for industry leading Black Diamond Wealth Solutions.
- Spearheaded the redesign of the Bloomberg Government digital platform, elevating user engagement and increasing sales.
- Positioned design as a strategic business function, securing UX leadership representation at the executive level.
- Directed the Experience Design practice at ISOBAR (Boston), leading high-impact digital innovation for top-tier clients such as Fidelity Investments, Boston Celtics, TD Bank and adidas.
- Co-founded New Venture Accelerator, a corporate innovation accelerator that has driven the development of new products and services across SS&C Advent.
- Established a structured framework for innovation, empowering teams to explore and validate bold ideas, accelerating market adoption.
Work Experience

Director, Product Strategy & Design
Drives innovation across SS&C Advent’s global portfolio, leading Discovery & Design initiatives.
Led UX and Visual Design for Black Diamond Wealth Solutions, shaping its award-winning experience.
Co-founded ALPHALAB, a structured innovation accelerator, transforming bold ideas into market-ready solutions.
Championed a culture of innovation by launching an internal innovation program engaging over 3,000 employees worldwide.
Coach and mentors’ employees across the organization

Director, Product Strategy & Design
Spearheaded the strategic redesign of the Bloomberg Government digital platform, elevating user engagement.
Led cross-functional teams across two business units and four Agile teams, integrating Lean UX principles.
Defined the UX standards for the platform and led the creation of a component library.
Positioned design as a strategic business function, securing UX leadership representation at the executive level.

Director, Product Strategy & Design
Led the Experience Design practice, delivering high-impact digital solutions for top-tier clients.
Spearheaded engagements with Fidelity Investments, Boston Celtics, TD Bank, and adidas.
Directed the award-winning adidas homepage redesign, securing two Webby Awards.

Strategist, User Experience
Led user-centered design initiatives, conducting research and usability testing for major clients.
Designed seamless user experiences for Nationwide Insurance, Diebold, and CheckFree.

Senior Manager, Creative Services
Established a User Experience practice within the Advanced Applications organization.
Built and scaled a multi-disciplinary team, driving UX excellence and strategic business alignment.
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. And in terms of creative brainstorming and ideation, there is quite simply no one else I want in the room more than Everett. There is no limit to his creativity and no account beyond his aptitude.
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.
– Tony Gould (Vice President, Creative Director)