Gensler Announces Ray Bai Will Step Into New Role to Power Growth in the Greater China Region

SHANGHAI — Gensler, the world’s leading architecture, design, and planning firm, has announced a key leadership appointment in the Greater China Region. Ray Bai, AIA, LEED AP, has been appointed Co-Regional Managing Principal of Gensler Greater China.

In this role, Ray Bai will lead Gensler’s regional strategy, drive business growth, and strengthen the firm’s presence across key markets while fostering collaboration across studios and practice areas. He will work closely with current Co-Regional Managing Principals Ray Shick and Daniel W. Winey, and with regional and global leadership to expand the firm’s business, elevate design excellence, and enhance operational impact.

Deepening Commitment to Greater China Market

Gensler is doubling down on its commitment to the Greater China market, reinforcing its leadership in core practice areas such as Tall Buildings, Office Developments, Mixed-Use & Retail Centers, Corporate Headquarters Architecture, and Workplace Design. Simultaneously, the firm is actively expanding into emerging sectors, including Cities & Urban Design, Building Transformation & Adaptive Reuse, Healthcare, Hospitality, and Education.

To support this growth, Gensler is investing in talent development and strategic hires to drive innovation, broaden practice area diversification, and deliver unparalleled value to clients across the region.

Looking Ahead

“I am thrilled to step into this role,” said Ray Bai. “Together with Ray Shick and Dan Winey, I look forward to leading our exceptional team of architects and designers to new heights. Gensler is committed to taking the long view and deepening our investment in the Greater China market. We are strengthening our competitive edge to navigate current market dynamics, seizing emerging opportunities, and to reinforce our firm’s reputation in the Greater China market.”

Bai brings 25 years of design and management experience in both China and the U.S., with a specialized focus in healthcare, senior living, hospitality, mixed-use, and aviation. Through his experience practicing in China over the past 13 years, Ray has accumulated a deep understanding of the local market and familiarity with the nuanced ways in which China-based clients develop projects and operate facilities. To help clients solve challenges, he provides multi-angle assessments and comprehensive strategies. Rooted by a strong belief in trusting both clients and design teams, Bai successfully leads and delivers large-scale, complex projects, while also fostering strong client relationships.

About Gensler

At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings — we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people’s lives. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design.