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Chuck Ruud is a seasoned consultant specializing in human-centered design with a diverse background in organizational transformation, supply chain, operations, and change management. Currently a Senior Consultant at Rios Partners since August 2020, Chuck focuses on leveraging design to drive strategy and transformation. Previous experience includes serving as an Independent Design Strategist Consultant, where project leadership spanned design methodologies and stakeholder engagement, along with a noteworthy collaboration with the University at Buffalo supported by the Lucile Packard Foundation. Additional roles include Senior Consultant in Experience Design at Logical Design Solutions and Strategy Designer at Business Models Inc., emphasizing customer impact and business results. Prior to consultancy, Chuck held creative roles at Tretorn, Timberland, Umbro, and others, underscoring a rich history in product design and management. Chuck holds a Master’s degree in Design Management from Pratt Institute and a Bachelor’s in Industrial Design from Wentworth Institute of Technology.