Davide Padoa

Architect OAM/RIBA, Davide Padoa is Chief Executive Officer and Principal of British architecture firm Design International. In its quest for a bespoke design approach, Davide wanted a firm capable of creating architectural iconic destinations that would become synonymous with the firm’s identity.Since joining Design International in 1998, Davide has been a driving creative force, shaping the company’s bespoke design philosophy and ensuring each project embodies the firm’s distinctive identity.As CEO, he oversees Design International’s strategic direction, commercial performance, ESG commitments, and innovation initiatives through Design International Campus. He also safeguards the architectural quality of every project, from the first concept to the finished landmark.