"Leading Through Change: What Twelve Years at Vimeo Taught Me", by Celeste Rose

Summary:
Over twelve years, Celeste has grown within an ever-evolving organization, helping nurture the systems, culture, and practices that support creative work. Her leadership is rooted in empathy, clarity, and trust.

In this talk, Celeste shares lessons on leading teams through uncertainty — from staying focused amid shifting goals to keeping people motivated when direction changes. Attendees will walk away with ideas for navigating internal challenges, fostering alignment, and leading with steadiness and care through times of transition.

Bio:
Celeste Rose - Director of Product Design with 12+ years at Vimeo leading design strategy, execution, and team growth across Viewer, Publishing, Analytics, OTT, and Collaboration. Known for building high-performing teams, delivering intuitive product experiences used by millions, and translating user insights into measurable business results. Recognized for balancing strategic foresight with hands-on leadership, fostering alignment across product, engineering, and design, and driving outcomes that impact engagement, retention, and ARR growth.