Gensler
Anne Bretaña

IIDA, NCIDQ

Principal, Managing Director, Principal

[FPO] Newport Beach

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Biography

Anne is a Principal and Managing Director of Gensler's Newport Beach office and a People community leader for the firm's Southwest region.

A strategic leader and trusted client advisor, Anne helps organizations develop workplace strategies and design solutions that advance business goals, strengthen culture, and enhance the employee experience. Her work spans financial services, technology, professional services, and headquarters projects, where she brings clarity, insight, and a research-based perspective to complex workplace challenges. Anne believes that workplace strategy is ultimately people strategy, helping clients create environments where people can do their best work, build strong relationships, and contribute to long-term business success. As a leader, she is deeply committed to mentoring and developing Gensler's talent, cultivating inclusive teams, and helping shape the next generation of design leaders.

Anne Bretaña

Workplace strategy is ultimately people strategy. Buildings don’t create value, people do. Our role as designers is to create the spaces where people can do their best work, build meaningful relationships, and drive their business forward.

Anne BretañaPrincipal, Managing Director, Principal

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