Gensler has strengthened its workplace business in London with three senior hires.
Adam Strudwick, who was previously a principal at Perkins&Will, joins Gensler as workplace market leader; Clare Bacchus (CB), who has held client-side roles at Barclays, Deutsche Bank and Virgin Atlantic, joins Gensler as strategy director; and Elena Panagiotidis, has joined Gensler’s London office as a studio director, co-leading a workplace studio of more than 40 people.
Athely Guedes, managing director, London at Gensler, said: “London is a global centre for business, talent and innovation, and workplace design has an important role to play in maintaining its competitive edge. Adam, CB and Elena bring complementary expertise that strengthens our ability to help clients navigate change and create workplaces that deliver meaningful value for their people and businesses.”
Strudwick added: “I’m excited to work with teams and clients to create environments that go beyond meeting functional needs, bringing together design, experience, performance and regenerative thinking to deliver lasting value for people, businesses and the planet.”
Bacchus said: “The strongest workplace strategies connect business ambitions with the experiences of the people who bring them to life. I’m looking forward to working with clients to turn their strategic goals into workplaces that support transformation, strengthen culture and deliver value.”
Panagiotidis added: “My focus is on building strong client partnerships, empowering our teams and maintaining design excellence from concept through delivery. I’m looking forward to leading our studio in creating workplaces that meet complex client needs and push the boundaries of design.”
