Davide Padoa, CEO - Design International, London, UK

Davide Padoa graduated from the faculty of Architecture in Milan. He finalized his studies in California (University of Pomona) and started his career in Indonesia directing architecture design projects from master planning to high-rise buildings. He acquired notoriety while in Indonesia when he designed for Dharmala Bank and PSP Group the tallest skyscraper in Jakarta at the age of 25. In 1998 he moved to London where he started to work for Design International, a London-based architecture firm. Davide passionately believes in producing human scale projects that relate to people, that are stylish, sustainable ad yet economically viable.