Gensler
Todd Heiser

FIIDA

Principal, Co-Regional Managing Principal

Chicago

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Biography

Todd is a Co-Regional Managing Principal of Gensler’s North Central Region, where he guides strategy, growth, and design excellence across one of the firm’s most dynamic regions. A nationally recognized design and business leader, he is known for helping organizations embrace change, strengthen culture, and create places that inspire people, accelerate innovation, and shape the future of cities.

With more than three decades of experience, Todd has built a career at the intersection of design, business, and leadership. As Regional Managing Principal, he guides multidisciplinary teams while fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and innovation. His award-winning portfolio includes transformative projects such as Willis Tower, 167 Green, and the Knoll Chicago Flagship, as well as work for clients including JPMorgan Chase, NVIDIA, Marriott, General Motors, and Uber. A frequent speaker on the future of work, workplace transformation, hospitality-inspired transformations, and the evolving role of cities, Todd is passionate about developing the next generation of leaders and advancing new ideas that strengthen clients and communities.

Todd Heiser

Design has the power to transform organizations, strengthen communities, and create experiences that people remember long after they’ve left a place.

Todd HeiserPrincipal, Co-Regional Managing Principal

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