Workplace 3000

In this episode of Workplace 3000, host Tom Hitch sits down with Giuseppe Cariello, Lead Designer for Workplaces & Events at Zendesk, to build the brief for the workplace of the year 3000. Giuseppe, a visionary spatial designer based in London, leads global brand experience at Zendesk and brings a deeply experiential approach to workplace innovation. Drawing on his portfolio he discusses how t...

Eduardo Queiroz is Real Estate Manager at Kantar and oversees the delivery of the corporate real estate strategy across Kantar’s EMEA property portfolio.  Drawing on his deep expertise in facilities management across multiple regions, Eduardo shares how cutting-edge insights and human-centric design can shape a future workspace that’s smarter, more resilient, and deeply empathetic. We explore Edua...

In this episode, TJ Hart, Real Estate & Site Search Director at Merlin Entertainments, shares insights into the company's strategic approach to global expansion. He discusses the challenges and considerations involved in selecting sites for Merlin's diverse portfolio of attractions, ranging from theme parks to interactive experiences. TJ emphasises the importance of understanding loc...

In this episode of Workplace 3000, Global Head of Strategy, Operational Excellence & Performance, Real Estate & Workplace Services for WPP Bex Moorhouse shares her vision of the future workplace set in the year 3000. With a career spanning communications, employee engagement, and workplace design, Bex has made it her mission to help organisations create environments where people feel energ...

In this episode of Workplace 3000, host Tom Hitch sits down with Becky Turner, Workplace Psychologist at Claremont, to explore how workplace design goes far beyond desks and interiors. Becky shares her insights into creating environments that genuinely enhance wellbeing, productivity, and collaboration. With Becky's knowledge and education in psychology, her views on workplace design are refr...

In this episode of Workplace 3000, Tom Hitch welcomes Alex Sutton, Founder & Creative Director of Studio Sutton, to explore how small design practices can make a big mark on ambitious projects. Alex’s career began at The Bartlett (UCL) and took shape at SevilPeach Architecture + Design, where he played a key role in developing the concept for Spaces, one of the original coworking brands. His j...

Hayley Samuels is International Real Estate & Workplace Manager at Databricks. Based in the UK, she’s one of the key professionals steering workplace strategy across EMEA and APAC—responsible for turning raw data into spaces that feel alive, purposeful, and uniquely Databricks.  Hayley manages everything from London HQ revamps to new office launches like Bangalore. She uses usage data to tailo...

Tyler Goodwin is the Founder and CEO of Seaforth Land, a real estate investment firm known for revitalising and repositioning iconic buildings across central London.  With a background in finance and a global perspective shaped by his career in investment banking, Tyler brings a strategic and analytical lens to placemaking. His projects—including the landmark Space House in Covent Garden and the t...

Maria Cheung is a Director and Head of Interior Design at Squire & Partners, an award-winning architecture and design practice known for creating some of London’s most compelling workplaces. With a portfolio that spans across commercial, hospitality, and residential sectors, Maria has played a pivotal role in shaping the interiors of projects like The Department Store and The Gantry Hotel, ble...

Saskia joined us on Workplace 3000 shortly before she moved to NBC Universal, while she still worked as Head of Workplace Operations at Convex. Saskia's background as a workplace consultant gives her a unique perspective on workplace, seeing offices as both a consultant and an occupier. Saskia brings a lot of new ideas and fresh takes on Workplace and frequently shares her views on social med...

In this episode, we’re joined by Ben Taylor, architect and Director at LOM architecture and design. We cover a lot of ground—exploring how Ben and the team approach workplace design across sectors and geographies. From Unity Place and Tesco to NatWest and international projects in Malta and Oman, Ben shares insights into LOM’s thoughtful, people-centric design process. With deep experience in the...

In this episode of Workplace 3000, Tom Hitch is joined by Diana Nel , Workplace Strategy Lead at Miro , to teleport into the workplace of the year 3000. Working in an organisation like Miro may feel a little like working in the future and Diana shares a wealth of insights and ideas about how she and her team collaborated to transform the Miro HQ in Amsterdam.  Diana talks about how they made decis...

We begin Season 3 of Workplace 3000 with a quick trip to Amsterdam where we meet our first guest, José Subero. José  is an Amsterdam-based architect and designer originally from the Dominican Republic. After earning his architecture degree at the National University Pedro Henríquez Ureña, he furthered his studies with a design master's at the Design Academy Eindhoven.  José co-founded Pivot C...

Zoë Allen is the Founder of Artistic Statements, an art consultancy business, that creates stand out artworks for her clients within the built environment. With over 12 years in the art and property industry, Zoë has developed a brilliant network of artists, landlords and developers. Her relationships allow her to connect artists with unique opportunities to showcase their talents. Artistic Statem...

Steve Taylor is a Project Director at Peldon Rose and has worked for the Wimbledon-based Design & Build firm for over 20 years. Steve has worked with leading organisations like Google, Pret, Matches Fashion, and The White Company plus countless more.  With such a broad range of clients, Steve has a brilliant outlook on the workplace, particularly for the way office design supports and nurtures...

Eva Lamont is Workplace Experience Director at CBRE. Eva’s role involves overseeing the client and internal experience at CBRE’s London HQ at Henrietta House in Bond Street. She is responsible for running meetings and events, all with the goal of delivering first class experiences.  Henrietta House has over 80 meeting rooms and the 145,000 sq ft office welcomes up to 1500 staff and clients per day...

Lewis Barker is Director, Global WPS & RE, EMEA at leading technology provider, ServiceNow. Lewis is responsible for creating and leading the global workplace strategy in EMEA. He also guides the creation and implementation of the ServiceNow New World of Work strategy.  Lewis is an innovative workplace professional who seeks out new technologies and methods to deliver transformative change in...

Roderick Miller is Head of Workplace Operations and Experience at UKTV. His role is to make sure the workplace supports the UKTV team and provides them with a network of resources for their diverse job roles.  Roderick brings a people-first approach to his role and is constantly seeking ways to create better environments that will enrich the people using them. Having learnt his trade as a workplac...

Naomi Sakamoto is a Principal at Gensler and  is based out of the London office. She leads the Technology practice area for the firm’s Europe region and a studio serving innovative clients in sciences, tech, and creative industries.  With a background in urban design, civil engineering, and architecture, Naomi joined Gensler in 2013, and has since been working on projects from high-rise residentia...

Dave Cairns is a Future of Work Strategist for technology platform Kadence but he is also a vibrant and prolific voice for the future workplace on LinkedIn.  Dave’s background in poker and commercial real estate provides him with a unique perspective on the world of work. His takes are fresh and well-considered which make him the perfect candidate for Workplace 3000. His ideas are progressive and...

Jeni is Associate Director, Strategic Design at MMoser Associates. MMoser Associates are a global architecture and interior design studio that design workplaces all over the world. As Associate Director, Strategic Design Jeni is a multidisciplinary designer that works with forward thinking companies to offer bespoke, innovative design strategies that transform working environments.  Jeni's ep...

Bianca Angelico is Director and Co owner at On Verve but more frequently goes by the job title, Chief DayMaker. On Verve are a guest and employee service provider that provides a memorable workplace experience to help make peoples' days. Bianca's attention to detail and knowledge of how to provide dedicated, high level experiences in the workplace is what underpins On Verve. Bianca discu...

Darren Graver is Head of Workplace Experience at digital rail and coach platform, Trainline. Darren heads up the global workplace team and is based the London office helping to shape workplace experience and operations. His expertise is shaped by his interest and knowledge in the use of data and occupancy statistics. This strategic outlook on the workplace has helped Darren to build an exceptional...

Adam Strudwick is a Principal at global architecture practice, Perkins & Will. Adam is based in the London studio and works on Workplace projects. His style and approach is influenced by his views on materials, circularity and being more resourceful when designing commercial spaces.  Adam actively looks for ways to reduce impact on the planet and this features heavily in his brief for Workplac...

We're back! Season two starts with someone that you could describe as a Workplace Wildcard... Dan Knowlton is the Co-Founder of Knowlton, a leading social media agency based in Kent. Dan is prolific on LinkedIn. His posts offer glimpses of his business wins as well as brilliant behind the scenes content that shows what it's like to work at Knowlton. At first glance, a young leader workin...