Tillmann Richter
About Tillmann Richter
Tillmann Richter is a Principal User Researcher at Ableton, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in user research and product management, having held various roles at Ableton and Strato AG over the years.
Work at Ableton
Tillmann Richter has been employed at Ableton as a Principal User Researcher since 2021. In this role, he develops product and design strategies that enhance product leadership through insights gained from user research. He guides teams through the exploration, discovery, and delivery phases leading to product releases. Additionally, he plays a significant role in expanding the community of user researchers within Ableton by hiring new colleagues. Prior to his current position, he served as a User Researcher at Ableton from 2015 to 2021, contributing to various projects and initiatives.
Previous Experience at Strato AG
Tillmann Richter worked at Strato AG in various roles from 2006 to 2013. He began as Country Manager for the Netherlands, where he served for two years. Following this, he held the position of Product Manager, focusing on cloud storage for nine months. He also contributed as a Product Manager and Task Force Personas, where he worked for five years and one year, respectively. His experience at Strato AG provided him with a solid foundation in product management and user experience.
Education and Expertise
Tillmann Richter studied at the University of Amsterdam, where he earned a Master of Science in Communication from 1999 to 2005. He also attended Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin for one year in 2003 to 2004. His educational background equips him with a strong understanding of communication principles, which he applies in his user research and product strategy roles.
Role at Amnesty International
Before his tenure in user research and product management, Tillmann Richter worked as a Communication Assistant at Amnesty International from 2005 to 2006. This role allowed him to gain experience in communication strategies and advocacy, contributing to his overall skill set in user research and product development.
User Research Contributions
In his current role at Ableton, Tillmann Richter proactively identifies opportunities for improving user and customer experiences. He contributes to the long-term product strategy by leading new research questions and reevaluating existing insights. His work focuses on ensuring that user feedback informs product development and design decisions.