William Yon
About William Yon
William Yon serves as Principal and Director of the Paris Office at Gensler, where he leads projects in multicultural environments. He has a strong educational background in engineering and management, and has held key positions at notable firms including Dominique Perrault Architecture and Meridiam.
Work at Gensler
William Yon has been serving as Principal and Director of the Paris Office at Gensler since 2019. In this role, he manages a variety of projects while leading diverse teams in a multicultural environment. His expertise in real estate technologies enhances the firm's capabilities in urban and architectural design.
Previous Experience in Architecture and Investment
Before joining Gensler, William Yon held significant positions in the architecture and investment sectors. He worked as Director at Dominique Perrault Architecture from 2014 to 2016 and as Investment Director at Meridiam from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he served as International Projects Lead at Dominique Perrault Architecture from 2011 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
William Yon holds a Master of Science in Engineering, having studied at prestigious institutions such as Ecole Polytechnique Paris and Ecole des Ponts ParisTech. He completed his studies in Structural Engineering & Architecture and achieved an Engineer degree from 2009 to 2011. He also studied at École des Ponts Business School, earning an MBA from 2009 to 2010.
Bilingual Skills and Multicultural Management
William Yon is bilingual in English and French, which supports his capabilities in managing international projects. His experience in multicultural environments allows him to effectively lead diverse teams across various projects.