Larissa Gray
About Larissa Gray
Larissa Gray serves as the Co-CHRO and Director of Culture & Compliance at Gensler, where she focuses on promoting an ethical culture and ensuring compliance with company policies. With a background in law and extensive experience in organizational culture, she has held significant roles at Gensler, The World Bank, and the Ministry of the Attorney General.
Current Role at Gensler
Larissa Gray currently serves as Co-CHRO and Director of Culture & Compliance at Gensler, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring that the company maintains a values-based culture. She focuses on the development and implementation of policies and guidance that support ethical practices across the firm. Gray plays a critical role in aligning the company's design and development initiatives with its cultural values, enhancing the overall team member experience.
Previous Experience at Gensler
Before her current role, Larissa Gray worked at Gensler as Director of Culture & Compliance from 2017 to 2024 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. During her tenure, she was responsible for assessing and addressing risks to promote an ethical culture within the firm. She developed and implemented training programs to ensure that leadership and team members understood and modeled the company's Code of Conduct. Gray also responded to inquiries and reports regarding conduct that did not align with the company's cultural values.
Professional Background
Larissa Gray has a diverse professional background, having worked as a Crown Attorney at the Ministry of the Attorney General in Kitchener, Canada, from 2006 to 2007. She also served as a Senior Financial Sector Specialist at The World Bank from 2008 to 2016. Her experience in these roles has contributed to her expertise in legal compliance and ethical practices in various organizational contexts.
Education and Qualifications
Larissa Gray holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from the University of Toronto - University of Trinity College, which she completed from 1993 to 1997. She furthered her education at Western University, where she earned a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from 2003 to 2006. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her roles in compliance and culture within organizations.