Perkins+Will Names John Sadlon Principal, Corporate Practice Leader

NEW YORK, Aug. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international architecture and design firm Perkins+Will announced today that John Sadlon has joined the company as Principal and Corporate Practice Leader for the New York office.

"Perkins+Will's formidable global practice and commitment to service and design excellence, thought leadership, and social responsibility are well aligned with both my professional expertise and personal passions," said Sadlon. "I am thrilled to join such a diverse team of professionals, to further cultivate relationships with clients worldwide and strengthen Perkins+Will's well-established presence within the architecture and design community."

With more than twenty years of experience, Sadlon is widely recognized as a key player in the New York commercial interiors market. Prior to joining Perkins+Will, he served as Managing Principal of Mancini Duffy's New York office, where he established the firm's international practice in 2003 and led significant client accounts across a variety of industries, including law firms, financial organizations, and higher education institutions. Over the course of his career, Sadlon's work has won numerous accolades, including a Sustainable Leadership Award as well as two Awards of Honor and one Award of Excellence from the Society of American Registered Architects Professional Design Awards. He has also been featured in top-tier publications such as NY Real Estate Weekly, Real Estate New York (recognized as one of the "40 Under 40" to look for in 2009), Corporate Interiors, and Interior Design. In addition to his professional pursuits, he serves as co-chair of the Design Professions Council of the Fetzer Institute. 

"We are extremely pleased that John has joined our team in New York," said Paul Eagle, Principal and Managing Director of Perkins+Will's New York office. "We are confident that his expertise in cultivating client relationships and his excellence in delivering innovative solutions will be a great asset to us and will prove to enhance our ever-growing corporate practice."

At Perkins+Will, Sadlon will be a critical member of the corporate and interior design teams that work to create distinct environments—spaces that reflect the brand identity and embody the mission, values, and culture of Perkins+Will's corporate clients. His position as a Principal will give him the opportunity to expand the firm's reach and facilitate new achievements for the design industry by developing business strategies and strengthening global relationships within Perkins+Will's offices throughout North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

About Perkins+Will

Established in 1935, Perkins+Will is a global multidisciplinary architecture and design firm founded on the belief that design has the power to transform lives and enhance society. With a staff of 1,500 in 24 locations worldwide, the firm serves clients across a broad range of project types and grounds its work in deep research. Perkins+Will ranks among the world's top design firms and is the recipient of hundreds of awards. Social responsibility is fundamental to the firm's outlook, work, and culture, and every year Perkins+Will donates one percent of its design services to non-profit organizations. With pioneering tools to advance sustainable design practices, the largest green building portfolio in North America, more than 1,000 LEED® Accredited Professionals, and a commitment to the 2030 Challenge, Perkins+Will is recognized as one of the industry's preeminent sustainable design firms. For more information, visit www.perkinswill.com.

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