Wimberly Interiors expands leadership ranks
Terry Henriksen has been appointed studio director in Singapore. Henrikson will lead a team of creative designers as part of the firm’s strategic vision to further penetrate the Asia market. A recognised leader in hospitality design, Henriksen previously served as director of Gold Mantis, president of Henrikson Design, and partner at Hirsch Bedner Associates.
“Terry is one of the rare breed of designers who can not only impress clients with truly unique design solutions, but he effortlessly translates his imaginative designs into reality,” said Margaret McMahon, managing director of Wimberly Interiors.
Tomoko Day also joins Henriksen in the Singapore studio as design director. Day has developed a signature aesthetic that draws inspiration from her artistic passion with pottery, textile design and photography. She has worked with Henriksen at Gold Mantis and Henrikson Design, and was previously a designer with Barry Design Associates and SFA Design.
Mark James has joined the London studio as senior associate. His unique perspective and experience with creative agency Sedley Place will allow him to infuse the narrative of brand pillars into the interior design and guest experience.
Tim Zebrowski has been appointed creative director in the Los Angeles studio. Zebrowski’s design philosophy is a delicate balance of personal attention with distinctive design that embraces refinement and style He previously served as principal of Zebrowski Design Group and director of Hirsch Bedner Associate’s London studio.
The Honolulu studio welcomes Ralf Sebecke as creative director. He has lived and worked around the globe with Blue Plate Studio in Singapore and Wilson Associates in Johannesburg and Dallas. Sebecke’s design speciality includes speciality restaurants, mixed-use resorts and residential projects.
Ari Suryanto joins Sebecke in Honolulu as senior designer. Suryanto has specialised in renovation and historic preservation for hospitality projects. He was previously with Carlyn & Company and HVS Compass Design.
Shaleah Soliven joins Sebecke and Suryanto in Honolulu as a designer and represents the next generation of designers at Wimberly Interiors. “I am extremely optimistic as we continue on this path to expand and differentiate Wimberly Interiors,” commented McMahon. “We are fortunate to attract these multi-faceted designers to complement our talented and creative team.”
