Darris James is the global director of Talent Strategies at Gensler, where he leads global initiatives to elevate organizational performance and create a world-class employee experience for over 6,000 team members. With a unique blend of expertise in design strategy, leadership, and organizational development, Darris collaborates with clients worldwide to solve complex challenges involving workplace environments and business needs. He integrates qualitative and quantitative insights to craft innovative design interventions, tackling everything from real estate consolidation and workplace strategy to change management and planning. A certified interior designer with an architectural background, Darris brings a global perspective shaped by projects across the UK, Netherlands, UAE, Morocco, and India, spanning industries such as corporate, retail, education, and aviation.
