Joseph Joseph, Assoc. AIA

Joseph is the Chief Digital Officer of Gensler, the world’s most influential architecture and design firm. Since 2016, he has spearheaded digital transformation at the global practice known for its bold creativity, incisive research, and meaningful positive impact.

With a deep belief in a people-led, digitally powered future, Joseph leads a dynamic and high-performing team that drives cutting-edge advances at the intersection of technology, design, and experience. Bringing together artificial intelligence, automation, data-driven design, and other creative technologies, his work creates sophisticated, future-focused solutions for Gensler’s clients and team members. Joseph’s passion for empowering people, innovating around process, and disrupting traditional business models has had wide-ranging effects across Gensler’s global footprint.

Prior to joining Gensler, Joseph held a senior role with Walt Disney Imagineering, where he developed and implemented a digital transformation strategy for capital projects around the world. His work has spanned diverse industries — from entertainment, oil and gas, and healthcare, to sports, aerospace, and federal government — but has always centered on enhancing the capabilities and impact of organizations and their teams.

Joseph serves on Gensler’s Leadership Operations Committee and Design Synergy Management Committee, in addition to his role as CDO. A sought-after thought leader, he is on the board of several industry organizations and stealth companies and — as both a supporter of the Testicular Cancer Foundation and a survivor — is a strong advocate for cancer education and awareness.