Cuningham Announces Appointment of Nathan Harris as New CEO

Cuningham Announces Appointment of Nathan Harris as New CEO

Cuningham is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathan Harris as CEO. An experienced leader in the AEC industry, Harris will guide the firm's business strategy, operations, and ongoing investments to grow Cuningham's reputation as a high-performing design firm dedicated to delivering extraordinary service and innovation to our clients. 

“I deeply believe in Cuningham’s purpose and am honored to lead as CEO,” Harris said. “Our talented team is doing inspiring work that provides healthy and resilient environments for communities while helping our clients face new challenges and drive growth. Looking ahead, I am committed to fortifying our culture of innovation and exploring avenues to enhance the value we bring to our clients, communities, and colleagues.”

Harris joined Cuningham in 2022 as Chief Financial Officer. Previously, he was a Vice President at HDR. His leadership is defined by a deep understanding of financial strategy, risk management, and operations. His focus is on streamlining and improving business practices and culture so design teams can drive design innovation and positive impact for communities.

I deeply believe in Cuningham’s purpose and am honored to lead as CEO. I am committed to fortifying our culture of innovation and exploring avenues to enhance the value we bring to our clients, communities, and colleagues.

Nathan Harris

Principal | CEO

“Nathan's appointment as the leader of Cuningham was a unanimous decision by the board, reflecting their confidence in his unique blend of design expertise and business acumen,” Principal Alyssa Scholz said.His selection comes at a pivotal moment as our industry undergoes significant transformation, marked by the rise of regenerative design, technological innovation, and a growing demand for inclusive and equitable environments fostering well-being and longevity. Nathan is poised to champion strategic investments that will propel us toward both short-term gains and long-term prosperity across all our markets.”

As Cuningham moves forward under new leadership, we remain focused on delivering solutions that go beyond buildings and traditional architecture to help our clients address their unique challenges, drive growth, and increase resilience.