Albert Shum is an accomplished design leader with over 20 years of global consumer brand and design development expertise. He currently is the CVP of Design & Content teams for the Windows & Devices Group at Microsoft. These teams collaborate with engineering and business partners to create end-to-end experiences for Windows, Windows Phone, Xbox and Cloud Services, as well as emerging technologies such as HoloLens. Prior to Microsoft, Albert led the convergence of sports and technology incubation efforts at Nike, resulting in the digital Nike+ experience.

In addition to his leadership in the development of emerging consumer experiences, Albert is also a sought-after speaker and advisor in the areas of design team building, brand development, and strategic design. Albert holds a master’s degree in Product Design from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo. He also attended the General Management Program at Harvard Business School. In his spare time, Albert can be found enjoying his family and riding his bike.