RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, 21 February 2024: Architecture, design and planning firm, Gensler, announced the appointment of Carlos Gerhard as Principal and Design Director for Gensler Saudi Arabia. Making the announcement through a Press release, Gensler said that it has been active in Saudi Arabia for more than three decades and has a client portfolio including some of the country’s most notable projects. Gensler said with a large expansion plan over the next 18 months, including a rapidly growing office in Riyadh aligned with the Saudisation programme, Gerhard will play a pivotal role in the development of Gensler’s presence in the country.

Tim Martin, Principal and Managing Director, Gensler Middle East, said: “Gerhard is a resourceful, design-oriented leader who guides global and local teams and interacts with peers within cross-cultural and multinational environments. His sustainable design approach and inspiring leadership have been key to the success of the projects he develops worldwide, and his appointment aligns with Gensler growth plans for this key region.” 

Gensler said, Gerhard has over 30 years of professional experience, an extensive global portfolio of architectural designs, and a passion for mixed-use and commercial office developments. Gensler also said Gerhard was the Principal and Design Director at Gensler’s Singapore office before joining Gensler Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, Gensler said Gerhard has worked on key projects at the company, including Capitasky and Rochester Commons in Singapore, Viettel headquarters and Hilton Saigon in Vietnam, and China Electronic Company headquarters in Shenzhen, China. 

Gerhard said: “One of the three main themes of Saudi Vision 2030 is creating a vibrant society. Gensler has been chosen as the architecture firm for many giga and individual projects, making this goal a reality. Thanks to our firm’s borderless focus, I have already been collaborating with global teams on projects in Saudi Arabia and am very much looking forward to driving the business forward on the ground.”