Kirk Gensler

Directorof Hospitality, Gensler

As Director of Hospitality for Gensler's Asia Pacific & Middle East region, Kirk Ellis also leads the firm’s regional hospitality practice, overseeing strategic priorities, growth initiatives, and client engagement. He is an award-winning architect with a highly valued combination of experience in strategic planning and design within Gensler’s Hospitality Practice Area.

 A recognised leader both regionally and globally, Kirk brings more than three decades of experience. One of his key priorities is to build Gensler’s reputation and drive business growth through innovative design solutions. His design approach focuses on creating smart and effective solutions that incorporate revenue-generating opportunities and differentiate projects in the marketplace, while balancing aesthetics and constructability. By integrating the business goals of each project and planning for efficient operations, Kirk draws inspiration from how people experience the built environment and strives to create meaningful, high-quality guest experiences.

Kirk is also a recognised thought leader and frequent speaker at industry events and national and international platforms, where he delivers forward-looking insights that help shape the future of hospitality design.