Leadership Overview
IA has 5 executives leading key functions including corporate strategy, operational management, market positioning, and financial oversight.
Driven by a commitment to transformative spatial design, IA delivers innovative workplace strategies and interior architecture solutions that redefine how global organizations interact with physical environments.
Driven by a commitment to transformative spatial design, IA delivers innovative workplace strategies and interior architecture solutions that redefine how global organizations interact with physical environments.
Leadership Roles at IA
Makito Oe - Chief Executive Officer
Makito Oe, the Chief Executive Officer at IA, directs the overarching vision for global interior architecture and workplace strategy. Oe architects long-term growth initiatives by aligning design innovation with the evolving needs of enterprise clients across commercial and institutional sectors. Overseeing the firm's international studio network, the Chief Executive Officer ensures consistent delivery of high-performance spatial design and environmental branding. This leadership role involves fostering partnerships with major technology and retail corporations to expand market reach. By prioritizing sustainable building practices and digital spatial visualization, Makito Oe drives the firm toward industry-leading standards in experiential design. The Chief Executive Officer maintains close collaboration with the board to refine operational efficiency and maintain the firm's competitive edge in major metropolitan centers. Through strategic resource allocation, Oe secures the firm's position as a premier provider of complex interior planning services.
Tom Powers - Co President. Chief Executive Officer
Tom Powers, the Co President. Chief Executive Officer at IA, manages the operational execution of large-scale interior architecture projects. Powers focuses on the integration of workplace strategy into the firm's core service offerings, ensuring that every design project supports client productivity and organizational culture. Overseeing the firm's expansion into new hospitality and retail markets, the Co President. Chief Executive Officer drives regional growth across North American and international studios. This leadership role requires constant coordination with design directors to maintain quality control and project delivery timelines. By leveraging advanced spatial design methodologies, Tom Powers enhances the firm's ability to deliver bespoke environments for enterprise clients. The Co President. Chief Executive Officer monitors market trends to adapt service models, ensuring that the firm remains at the forefront of modern office design and sustainable building practices.

David Bourke - Co President and Chief Executive Officer
David Bourke, the Co President and Chief Executive Officer at IA, leads the firm's institutional and commercial office design divisions. Bourke architects the strategic framework for client engagement, ensuring that spatial design solutions meet the specific functional requirements of diverse enterprise environments. Overseeing the firm's digital spatial visualization capabilities, the Co President and Chief Executive Officer drives the adoption of cutting-edge technology to improve project outcomes. This leadership role involves managing cross-functional teams to deliver complex interior planning and environmental branding projects. By optimizing internal workflows, David Bourke increases operational agility across the firm's global studio network. The Co President and Chief Executive Officer collaborates with other executive leaders to refine the firm's market approach, focusing on high-impact institutional environments. Through rigorous project oversight, Bourke ensures that every design initiative aligns with the firm's commitment to excellence and innovation.
Pete Dyke - Chief Financial Officer
Pete Dyke, the Chief Financial Officer at IA, manages the firm's fiscal health and long-term financial planning. Dyke architects robust financial models that support the firm's expansion into new markets and the scaling of studio operations. Overseeing the firm's capital allocation and budgeting processes, the Chief Financial Officer ensures that resources are directed toward high-growth areas like digital spatial visualization and sustainable design. This leadership role involves providing critical financial insights to the executive team to inform strategic decision-making regarding studio growth and service diversification. By monitoring economic trends across global metropolitan centers, Pete Dyke mitigates financial risk and maintains the firm's profitability. The Chief Financial Officer works closely with department heads to optimize project margins and operational efficiency. Through disciplined financial oversight, Dyke secures the necessary capital to sustain the firm's position as a premier provider of interior architecture and workplace strategy services.
Katrina Reid - Chief Marketing Officer
Katrina Reid, the Chief Marketing Officer at IA, directs the firm's global brand strategy and market positioning efforts. Reid architects comprehensive communication campaigns that highlight the firm's expertise in interior architecture and workplace strategy. Overseeing the firm's public relations and industry outreach, the Chief Marketing Officer ensures that the brand remains synonymous with innovation in commercial and retail design. This leadership role involves managing the firm's digital presence and client-facing content to attract enterprise-level partnerships. By analyzing market data, Katrina Reid identifies emerging opportunities for growth in key metropolitan centers. The Chief Marketing Officer collaborates with design teams to showcase successful projects, effectively communicating the value of sustainable building design and experiential planning to potential clients. Through strategic brand management, Reid strengthens the firm's reputation as a leader in the architecture industry, driving consistent engagement across all global markets.