Hi, I'm Alexander Toporov, a design leader focused on building scalable solutions and crafting meaningful user experiences. I design systems that transform how organizations create digital products, enabling non-linear growth in team capability and impact.
Design has unique transformational power to shape a better world. At Yara International, I designed sustainable technologies improving farmers' livelihoods, creating solutions respectful of the planet while addressing most pressing human needs.
I practice distributed leadership, creating space for people to grow and lead independently. Managing global teams has taught me that inclusion, trust, and transparency form the foundation of effective collaboration.
I'm excited about the potential of AI and design's critical role in its ethical governance. As designers, we must embrace our moral responsibility to shape how AI serves humanity.
Experience
Design System Lead, Yara International
Led Yara's global design system evolution from inception to becoming the foundation of the global digital product infrastructure. Managed cross-functional teams, delivering the web and mobile component library supporting 50+ teams and achieving $6M ROI.
Education
Future London Academy (2023-24)
Executive Programme for Design Leaders (DLX|MBA)
Patents
Downscaling Weather Forecasts US11500126B2
Detection of Nutrient Deficiency in Plants EP4030889A1
Design system for sustainable food future
Led the Ahua design system evolution from inception to becoming the foundation of Yara’s global digital product infrastructure serving 50+ teams and achieving $6M ROI.
