Speakers

Stephen Lenz, Design Strategy Practice Leader for Perkins&Will Chicago, brings a cross-disciplinary approach to providing clients with thoughtful solutions that combine research and a deep understanding of the influence of design on behavior, well-being, and business performance. Stephen is extremely passionate about solving complex challenges and the sweet spot where strategy, design, and change come together to improve the human experience and turn business goals into actionable and inclusive outcomes. That has informed his practice in workplace strategy, change management, and master planning, whether re-imagining existing space or designing new workplaces, for clients such as United Airlines, KPMG, Shure Corp., and Kirkland & Ellis.