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Paul Stonick
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Paul Stonick

Founder, KICK Consultancy at KICK Consultancy

About

Paul is a seasoned executive leader with a proven track record of driving transformative business outcomes through strategy and Design Thinking. With over two decades of “tra-digital” experience in design, product development, and a strong entrepreneurial mindset focused on outcomes over outputs, Paul has a deep understanding of how to build empowered teams, leverage human-centered principles, and deliver the business value of design. As a Certified Scrum Master and Product Owner, he also applies Agile methodologies to optimize team performance, decisions, and accelerate product development. His diverse experience spans Fortune 500 companies, gritty startups, and most recently a focus on Gen Z insights, earning him recognition from industry leaders, media outlets, and top organizations like Forrester and L2 Gartner. Paul’s work has been featured on national TV, Apple’s WWDC keynotes, Super Bowl 58, and major social media campaigns. Known for his innovative approach, Paul is a sought-after advisor, mentor, and speaker, regularly featured on industry podcasts where he brings depth and authenticity to discussions on design, leadership, team culture and innovation.

Where they work

Atlanta GA

Work preferences

Primary role

SVP Design, EVP Design, CXO, CDO

Experience

Late Career (9+ years)

Desired compensation

$275-300K

Open to

Full-time

Preferred company size

  • Growth (201-500 employees) employees
  • Large (501-1000 employees) employees
  • Mature (1001+ employees) employees

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Last updated April 25, 2026

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