A large building with a blue roof and cupola, illuminated windows, and surrounded by trees. In the foreground, there is a curved, tiered stone seating area, a round reflective water feature, and an outdoor area during twilight.
Black and white photo of a man in a white shirt sitting in an indoor corridor, looking at the camera.

Photo - Stewart Smith

Serpentine Summer Pavilion - Collaboration with Iwei Wei

Speaking

Gareth speaks on leadership, governance and decision-making in complex environments, drawing on lived experience across architecture, enterprise leadership and public service.

His talks explore how organisations navigate uncertainty, align values with strategy, and design systems capable of enduring political, economic and social change. Grounded in practice rather than theory, his work connects innovation with delivery, risk with responsibility, and long-term public value with institutional performance.

As the author of The Architect’s Edge and a senior leader operating at board, CEO and ministerial level, Gareth speaks across sectors, drawing on experience ranging from Oxford University and global technology organisations to government programmes and civic regeneration initiatives.

Whether engaging boards, senior executives, public leaders or emerging professionals, his work invites audiences to reflect on judgement, ethical leadership and the responsibilities that accompany power and influence.

Recent Talks

AiSK - AI and the Future of Data Centres

UK–Canada Government Infrastructure Conference - Major Project Leadership

UK & North American Embassies and Consulates - Designing Sovereignty: Security, Capital and Canada’s Built Environment