Gensler has appointed Madeleine Hilton as managing director of its Birmingham office.
Hilton, who joined Gensler in 2022 and has more than 20 years’ industry experience, will lead a team of 50 built environment specialists.
Tariq Shaikh, who has led the Gensler Birmingham office for the past seven years, will take up a new role as co-managing director overseeing Gensler’s Middle East offices, from July 2024.
Duncan Swinhoe, managing principal, Europe at Gensler, said: “We are delighted to promote Madeleine Hilton to managing director of Gensler Birmingham as the office approaches its 10-year anniversary in the city. At Gensler, we are committed to leveraging our skills and talents to create positive impact as we shape the future of our cities across the world and redefine the urban experience.
“As a proven leader, innovator and role model, we look forward to the contributions Madeleine will continue to make in this exciting new role, driving the growth of the business and having a positive impact in Birmingham, across the UK and beyond.”
Hilton added: “I am delighted to be appointed managing director of Gensler Birmingham. I am proud to call this city home for over 20 years, having delivered projects for a number of local organisations during this time. I look forward to continuing to develop the business we are doing in Birmingham and across the region in this role, as we continue to design innovative solutions for our cities.”
