Back to our people

Riccardo Gualandi

Head of Design

Riccardo leads design at Access Partnership as Head of Design, working across client engagements and the business to shape how complex ideas are structured and communicated.

E: [email protected]

Riccardo is an Italian-born designer with over 15 years of experience, including agency work for international clients and delivering design for blue-chip organisations. As Head of Design at Access Partnership, he leads design across global markets, working at the intersection of brand, communication, and user experience.

 

His role spans both client engagements and the business, focusing on how complex ideas are structured, experienced, and communicated. He partners closely with consultants and leadership to shape high-value client deliverables, strengthen positioning, and ensure consistency in how the firm presents itself.

 

Riccardo leads multi-region projects from concept to delivery, collaborating with teams, freelancers, and agencies worldwide. Alongside evolving the brand, he is building scalable design systems that enable consistent, high-quality output across regions and teams.

 

His work has supported global launches, industry-leading publications, and flagship conferences, helping organisations communicate with clarity, authority, and purpose.