Pontus Wahlgren

Pontus Wahlgren is a design leader with over two decades of experience. As a Forbes Global Tastemaker, he most recently led Industrial Design at Logitech across four global studios, where he led a 40+ person team delivering breakthrough award-winning products.

At Logitech, he directed multidisciplinary design for several successful business units including Ultimate Ears, Jaybird Sports, and Logitech G. Under his leadership, the teams created numerous market-defining products like the WonderBoom and HyperBoom speakers, along with inclusive gaming gear. Prior to Logitech, he spent over 16 years at IDEO, leading design studios and collaborating with major Fortune 500 brands across the US, Europe, and Asia.

Pontus’s design philosophy centers on creating products that improve lives, not just through technical excellence, but by empowering human experiences. He bridges innovative human-centered design with manufacturing excellence, establishing scalable processes that drive business growth.

With a proven ability to build high-performing teams, he’s garnered numerous accolades including the 2023 Red Dot Design Team of the Year Award. He has an inclusive and empathic leadership style gained from living around the world.

Pontus earned his bachelor’s degree from ArtCenter College of Design and lives with his family in California where Legos are the creative tool of choice.