Charles Secker, OAA

“There is a tremendous amount of trust that must exist between our guys on the ground and our globally based design teams. I enjoy building strong relationships between our Middle East office and individuals all over the world.”

Charles oversees the day-to-day operations of our architecture practice in the Middle East, managing project proposals, coordinating fees and contributing to technical content development. As a project principal, he collaborates with design teams worldwide to deliver projects tailored to the unique challenges and diverse approaches of clients in the region.

He is a licensed architect with the Ontario Association of Architects in Canada and has been based in the United Arab Emirates for over 19 years. With a design management background, Charles brings a holistic perspective to his management role, blending technical expertise with strategic leadership across a wide range of complex project typologies.