Based in Mexico City, Sam serves as Co-Regional Managing Principal of Gensler in Latin America. His passion for growing long-term relationships with our clients and communities continues to amplify our firm’s impact in the region. With more than 20 years of experience across a variety of industries and geographies, Sam uses his unique perspective to design innovative solutions for complex environments. He enjoys building leaders and teams that can adapt to diverse cultural, social, and economic contexts. This sensibility comes with an advocacy for user-centric, purpose-driven design processes that trigger uplifting emotions.

In his role, Sam brings his entrepreneurial spirit and extensive experience to position Gensler Latin America as a force of creative innovation, driving growth in the hospitality, government, and industrial practice areas. A natural integrator, Sam constantly looks for opportunities to spark unexpected connections, delivering substantial value to clients. From city governments to leading global companies and developers, Sam leverages every relationship to design a better world where nature-inspired solutions can thrive.

Sam is a licensed architect by the Costa Rica College of Architects and holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He is an active member of YPO, GRI, and constantly supports a variety of social impact initiatives through pro-bono work.

Como Director General Regional de Gensler para la región Latinoamericana, Sam se enfoca en el desarrollo de negocios de clientes en América Central y América del Sur. Es un apasionado en crear relaciones y un incansable defensor de la calidad en los proyectos. Sam aprovecha su amplia experiencia en diseño de espacios de trabajo, planes maestros y urbanos, hotelería y Retail para desarrollar estas prácticas en América Latina. Emplea su conocimiento del mercado local para asesorar a los clientes globales que emergen en la región. A través de las relaciones con los clientes y el desarrollo de talento, Sam ha sido un pieza fundamental en el crecimiento de la oficina de Costa Rica, convirtiéndola en una de las firmas de diseño más grande y respetada de la región. Arquitecto Registrado y miembro del Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y Arquitectos de Costa Rica. Tiene una Licenciatura en Arquitectura de la Universidad Politécnica del Estado de California.