Nextdoor names Georg Petschnigg CDO

Nextdoor (KIND) Holdings announced Georg Petschnigg as Chief Design Officer to lead all aspects of design strategy and execution. His design leadership and deep experience in creating products that connect users to relevant information will be key as Nextdoor embarks on a full transformation of the product, an initiative the company is calling NEXT. Georg’s role as CDO highlights Nextdoor’s continued commitment to delivering value for neighbors, businesses, partners, advertisers, and investors alike. Georg is a results-driven design lead with extensive experience and proven success in UX transformation and innovations in advertising and subscriptions. Most recently, he served as Head of Product Design at The New York Times. The innovative, consumer-centric designs left their mark on the entire product portfolio, and culminated in the most consequential Times app redesign yet. Previously, Georg was Chief Innovation Officer at WeTransfer, co-founded FiftyThree and incubated numerous new consumer businesses at Microsoft. “I’ve learned that great design deepens our understanding of the world, sparks curiosity, and enriches our everyday lives,” said Georg Petschnigg, Chief Design Officer at Nextdoor. “Nextdoor’s dedication and unique opportunity in the local space is evident, as it is well-positioned to tackle the significant gaps and challenges that exist in local. I am excited and honored to now be part of the team working on this opportunity.”