After nearly 20 years, Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins will transition from their roles as co-CEOs to become design firm Gensler’s first global co-chairs. As part of a planned succession strategy, they will be replaced by Julia Simet and Jordan Goldstein as incoming co-CEOs to lead the firm’s day-to-day operations, effective January 1, 2024.
Gensler’s collaborative leadership model—with two leaders in most leadership positions across the firm—has helped drive innovation and diverse viewpoints for more than 20 years. This approach has propelled the firm’s growth to $2 billion in revenue and scaled its ability to take on complex design challenges with more than 3,500 clients across the globe.
Goldstein and Simet each bring more than 25 years of exceptional leadership to their new roles as co-CEOs. They currently serve as co-managing principals, splitting responsibility for the firm’s U.S. and international regions. As co-CEOs, they will manage Gensler’s day-to-day operations across the firm’s 53 global offices and 33 practice areas, oversee more than 3,500 client relationships, promote a culture of diversity and inclusion for more than 6,000 people in Gensler globally, and maintain the highest level of innovation and design excellence.
“Diane and I are proud to continue the firm’s tradition of seamless leadership transitions as we move into our new roles as global co-chairs. Our co-leadership model has been pivotal in the success and organic growth of our firm. We welcome Jordan and Julia into their new positions with full confidence that this next chapter will be the greatest yet,” says Cohen. “Together, they will further Gensler’s legacy as a self-governing and self-sustaining firm using design to solve the complex challenges our clients face in a radically changing world.”
“Julia and I will continue to push the limits of visionary design, pursue net-zero projects, and maintain a careful focus on nurturing our global talent,” said Goldstein. “Andy and Diane’s mentorship has set the tone as we move into the firm’s next chapter, working in lockstep with our clients to solve the complex problems of tomorrow.”
