Ayers Saint Gross names Joel Fidlar as next president
(USA) – Award-winning design firm announces Joel Fidler, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, as its next president, effective January 1, 2025.
Fidler, a Principal and Vice President with over 25 years of architectural experience, will succeed Luanne Greene, FAIA, who has served as president since 2016. Since joining the firm in 2011, Fidler has led transformative projects, including the Duke University Centre for Interprofessional Education and Care, Clark University’s Centre for Media Arts and Computing Design, and the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Jack C. Taylor Visitor Centre.
“I continue to be inspired by the work of Ayers Saint Gross, and I am honoured to be leading such a talented group of individuals,” says Fidler. “Our firm is a collection of creative thought leaders with a passion for tackling the increasingly complex challenges of our world, from climate change to the socio-economic impacts of urban growth. As President I look forward to identifying innovative ways to leverage our entrepreneurial mindset and expertise in even more impactful ways. Together, we will continue to create beautiful, resilient spaces that bring people together.”
Under Greene’s leadership, Ayers Saint Gross emphasised design excellence and sustainability, shaping the firm’s mission-driven ethos. Greene will remain in a leadership role, providing strategic guidance as the firm enters its next chapter.
Greene adds: “Joel is the perfect person to carry on Ayers Saint Gross’s over 100-year legacy of excellence while also keeping our focus on the future. His thoughtful, team-driven approach and dedication to serving our clients and our communities, makes him the ideal choice to steward us into this new era. Our work is about more than just design; it’s about solving complex problems and creating environments that inspire, and I can’t wait to see what Joel will accomplish.”
