Our people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Gensler’s people-first philosophy is based on the premise that we grow our firm by growing our people. It’s been that way since Art Gensler started the firm in 1965 with his wife Drue and their partner Jim Follett. “I believe we should hire great people, provide a support system, and get out of their way,” said Art before his passing in 2021. “That’s how we build a family.” Today, people are still our greatest asset, and their passion, commitment, and hard work are the reason we lead the design industry. As part of that ethos, we place a high value on a diversity of people and thought. We believe our capacity for innovation grows when we embrace the perspectives of individuals from different places, backgrounds, and cultures. Our people-first approach also extends into our local communities. As stewards of those communities, we are keenly focused on how we can design impactful, meaningful projects that benefit the people who live in them. We believe that when we put people first, we make the world a better place. Gensler London 20 OUR PEOPLE-FIRST CULTURE GENSLER ANNUAL REPORT 2022 21