Sanya Ristic
Director of Innovation & Client Success
Illuminise
Sanya Ristic is the Director of Innovation and Client Success at Illuminise Ltd, a leading Adobe Commerce and Magento agency. With 17 years at the company, she plays a key role in driving strategy and cultivating co-creative, long-term client partnerships.
Combining a background in engineering with extensive training in communication, coaching, and leadership, Sanya is redefining how agencies collaborate with clients. Her leadership is rooted in empathy, trust, and experimentation - bridging high performance with authentic human connection.
A sought-after speaker and change maker, Sanya recently delivered a solo talk at Meet Magento UK, introducing the power of Theory U as a framework for innovation. Her heart-led, transparent approach resonates with audiences seeking more human-centred and sustainable ways to lead in tech.
As a woman in a male-dominated industry, Sanya champions a bold, relational model of leadership - one where emotional intelligence and strategic thinking are not mutually exclusive, but mutually reinforcing.