HED is proud to announce the appointment of Ralph Mocerino AIA, as Corporate Sector Leader. With more than 35 years of experience leading multidisciplinary firms around the globe, Mocerino's role with HED is intended to drive visionary leadership in client relationships and design thinking as new technologies advance and markets grow increasingly complex.
Mocerino's appointment signals a momentous chapter for HED, one focused on deepening partnerships and positioning design intelligence across every facet of the firm. His philosophy aligns with HED's vision for integrated design where architecture, engineering, and emerging technologies as inherently interconnected. This is a marked industry differentiator ushering stronger collaboration, innovation, and project delivery.
"Ralph brings a design-forward mindset to our leadership, integral to who we are as a firm," said Enrique Suarez, Co-CEO of HED. "His work will be a driving force behind future development and client relationships, bringing enhanced business to the forefront of every market we serve."
Throughout his career, Mocerino has driven global growth initiatives, led billion-dollar project pursuits, and pioneered growth strategies for healthcare, advanced manufacturing, mission critical, and workplace practices. His passion lies in cultivating high-performing teams, challenging conventional thinking, and pulling clients into a three-dimensional conversation.
"Design is our shared language, across disciplines, across sectors," said Mocerino. "At HED, we're embracing the opportunity to build something bigger, uniting strategy, creativity, and technical excellence to create meaningful impact."
As HED continues to grow nationwide, Mocerino will play a critical role in shaping the firm's business strategy, client engagement, and cultural cohesion, advocating for a unified voice and forward-looking vision to redefine the way architecture is delivered. His appointment marks a pivotal step in advancing the firm's evolution as a bold and imaginative force in integrated design.