DXC Membership is designed uniquely for design executives from global public companies and late-stage ventures. Through our membership program, we provide senior design executives access to an annual calendar of programs designed to advance the role of the design executive as a strategic force in business. Our peer community provides high-impact opportunities for corporate design advocacy, research contribution, and executive leadership development.
Our members are corporate in-house Chief Design Officers, Board members, SVPs, VPs, and Heads of Design ranging from Fortune 100 companies to late-stage venture-backed companies. Membership application is evaluated on the strength of the individual’s holistic profile and leadership track-record.
All applicants are rigorously evaluated against our membership requirements, peer references, and capacity for advancing strategic design leadership at the C-Suite and Board level in global companies. DXC members bring on average 20+ years of experience in industry, and a consistent track-record of leadership and business impact in multi-billion dollar businesses.
DXC is purpose-built and led by today’s leading Chief Design Officers and senior business leaders to address the dynamic challenges and opportunities faced by design executives in global public companies based in the United States and internationally.
Our programming is uniquely tailored for design executives of major global public companies and late-stage ventures, creating an environment that empowers high-velocity knowledge exchange, intellectually stimulating conversations, and mutually-beneficial connections that enrich personally and professionally. DXC is trusted by global business media, corporate board directors, and leading design executives as a center of excellence on high-impact design leadership practices.
DXC Members gain access to a trusted community of design executives in global companies. Across every interaction at DXC, you will find peers who understand your challenges and share your values for strategic leadership. We deeply understand the stakes of design executives in public companies, and have crafted a trusted environment fit for such dynamics.
Our peer-vetted design executive network embraces a genuine space for connection, intellectual rigor, and growth. Through our annual calendar of events, we provide a safe environment for discovery and advancement. At DXC, each member is expected to be an active contributor, not just an observer. Our community experience is strengthened by our local hubs, designed to foster regular and meaningful connections in key cities.
One of the toughest challenges design executives face is navigating the steep learning curve of their roles amidst the fast-paced dynamics of global businesses. Whether you’re in your first few years or a seasoned leader, our knowledge base and peer network are designed to accelerate your learning journey, reduce blind spots, and enhance decision-making at every stage of the design executive lifecycle.
Within our community, you’ll find a highly engaged membership of leaders committed to supporting one another and sharing outside-in perspectives that enrich decision-making and drive better outcomes. Members gain access to an ever-expanding knowledge base of resources that range from leadership, legal, to career planning.
Members gain real-time insights through our Strategic Design Leadership Value (SDLV) methodology, which strengthens strategic competence for C-Suite and Board roles. By integrating executive case studies, proven methods, and scientific literature, SDLV equips members with actionable knowledge to drive business impact.
The DXC membership experience creates a safe and supportive environment for design executives to refine their leadership capacity and become meaningful strategic partners to the C-Suite and Boards. Members navigate complex topics such as strategic vision, revenue generation, cost management, risk, and governance, empowering them to elevate their contributions to the highest levels of business.
DXC conducts original research drawn from the expertise of our distinguished membership, delivering boardroom-tested practices that empower strategic design leadership in the world’s most successful companies.
Our research is designed to enrich members’ success by providing actionable insights, real-world challenges, and proven solutions that drive impact. By addressing the full lifecycle of an executive career, we equip leaders with the tools and knowledge to navigate complex business situations and create lasting value in their organizations.
As an executive, your profile and influence are vital assets that should work to your advantage. At DXC, we empower design executives with business-focused activations and resources that accelerate and position them as trusted voices in the C-Suite and at the board level.
Members benefit from regular opportunities to contribute to high-impact research projects and thought leadership initiatives, shaping practices, standards, and developments within the broader business and design ecosystem. These contributions not only elevate individual profiles but also influence the strategic role of design across industries.
