Deepak Anniyappa is the General Manager & Global Head of Product Design at Balancehero India. With over 16 years of experience in product design, he leads a global team of multi-disciplinary designers, managing various design projects and ensuring they meet business goals and deadlines. Deepak shapes product direction and drives design-led projects, working closely with product and engineering teams to deliver high-quality designs. He has significantly contributed to the growth of Freecharge, scaling it to a full-stack FinTech company with solutions like Neo Banking and Payment Gateways. Deepak also led design efforts at Rooter Sports Technologies, used by 10 million sports fans in India. Outside of work, he mentors designers and product managers, helping them advance in their careers. Specializing in building world-class product teams and establishing design systems, Deepak is dedicated to creating impactful user experiences.