I make meaningful change happen
Mario Van der Meulen [mvdm]
Design executive, systems thinker, change catalyst, author, international keynote speaker.
With three decades of experience across global markets, I help companies use design to rethink strategy, raise their standards, and make transformation real. From national health systems to banking platforms, retail ecosystems to AI-driven services—I’ve led initiatives that move organizations forward and make life better for the people they serve. I work with executive teams, design leaders, and transformation programs to drive high-stakes outcomes through design.
Bring clarity to complexity. I help teams act on insights, align around the right problems, and craft experiences that deliver real impact.
Design FACILITATION
Accelerate decision-making, reduce friction, and align diverse stakeholders. Whether you're shaping a strategy, fixing a program, or finding common ground—I create the space for breakthrough thinking.
Build capability from the inside. I partner with organizations to raise design maturity, evolve practices, and create cultures that listen, measure, and act on human insight.
KEYNOTES & engagements
I speak on design leadership, meaningful innovation, and doing human-centered design in an age of AI—always with substance, story, and a sharp edge.
The case studies that highlight how my clients get game-changing results, with the recognition and awards following naturally.
