John Cantrell

As Gensler Atlanta’s Strategy Director, John specializes in helping clients transform complexity into clarity—crafting actionable cultural and real estate strategies that align purpose, people, and place. With a focus on the future of work, he excels at navigating ambiguity and turning big questions into bold, yet practical solutions.

John’s expertise spans 20 years across brand strategy, product design, exhibitions, interiors, and architecture—bringing a multidisciplinary lens to every challenge. His work and ideas have been featured in Interior Design, Fast Company, Dezeen, and GB+C Magazine, and honored by every major design and media award platform in North America.

A committed industry contributor, John has served on the Advisory Board for SCAD’s Building Arts Department, acted as Sustainable Design Advisor for IIDA Georgia, and chaired the “Trash to Treasure” art auction supporting public art for the Atlanta BeltLine.