The managing principal of HOK’s Chicago studio and a member of the agency’s government committee, Mascia will oversee strategic initiatives to develop HOK and enhance design outcomes.

Riccardo Mascia is taking over a brand new position as HOK’s first chief technique officer. As CSO, Riccardo will oversee creating, implementing, and sustaining strategic initiatives to develop the agency. The goal is to offer a brand new framework to align and stability HOK’s operational strategy with its technique and can serve to direct funding, streamline decision-making and monitor progress towards HOK objectives.

Key strategic targets HOK will pursue below Riccardo’s management embody: 1) rising the agency’s attain and income to make sure larger alternatives and assets and, 2) enhancing design outcomes to win new work and compete on the highest degree.

“Riccardo’s deep understanding of HOK and our trade make him uniquely certified for this new position,” mentioned co-CEO Eli Hoisington. “Talking on behalf of the manager committee, we’re excited to work with Riccardo on methods that can guarantee HOK’s continued success.”

Riccardo has held a number of management roles since becoming a member of HOK in 1995. He has managed quite a few studios, together with Hong Kong, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Mexico Metropolis. He turned a member of HOK’s board of administrators in 2001 and joined HOK’s government committee in 2011. Along with his new position, Riccardo will proceed to function managing principal of the Chicago studio and supply management to key tasks and shoppers.

“HOK has at all times cast its personal path.” mentioned Riccardo. “I sit up for working with my colleagues to leverage our successes and distinctive strengths to place this nice agency for the longer term.”