UK leader named to NORR’s global board

Global architecture and engineering firm NORR has appointed John Baird has to the group of companies’ board of directors.

Since joining the group in 2010, John has led the UK practice in delivering a wide range of projects, including heritage building refurbishments, passivhaus designs, spaceports, distilleries, healthcare facilities, net-zero carbon educational environments and low-carbon energy centres.

He will continue in his role as managing director UK, providing strong leadership while bringing his expertise to the board to help accelerate project performance and corporate social responsibility.

John said: “What excites me about this appointment is the strong alignment of vision and values across our clients, project teams and the firm. 

“As an employee-owned firm, we share a deep commitment to holistic design thinking and making long-term positive impact within the built environment. 

“We’re now in a space where people, AI and digital design technologies coexist enhancing global collaboration among our designers, clients and project stakeholders. 

“I am looking forward to providing insights and meaningful contributions to this evolving dialogue on a broader scale.”

Brian Gerstmar, president and chief executive officer of NORR, added: “John’s appointment strengthens our global leadership and opens new avenues for cross-regional innovation and excellence. 

“With more than 25 years in the industry, he has successfully guided our UK practice over challenging hurdles – including Brexit and the pandemic – while elevating our team’s performance and helping clients navigate complexity in the built environment. 

“His leadership brings valuable perspective to North America as we align our global best practices with local needs – particularly in sustainable and low-carbon design.”

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