Global design firm Populous has appointed Nikolas Dando-Haenisch as principal and head of aviation for the Eastern U.S. region. In this role he will work closely with Tom Theobald, global head of aviation, and Corey Ochsner, head of aviation for the Western U.S. Dando-Haenisch previously served as principal and design manager at Grimshaw with a portfolio including Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) Terminal A, the Los Angeles International AIrport (LAX) Metro Connector, the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) automatic people mover, the New York Penn Station expansion, the Washington, D.C. Union Station expansion plan and the Fulton Street Transit Center in New York City.
“Nikolas brings deep expertise in large-scale global airport design that will continue to strengthen our growing aviation practice,” said Jonathan Mallie, global director and managing director of the Americas for the firm. “His experience delivering some of the world’s most complex aviation and transportation projects makes Nikolas an outstanding addition to our firm.”
“Joining Populous is an exciting opportunity to lead a team that is redefining what’s possible through intentional, people-first design,” Dando-Haenisch said. “I look forward to advancing the firm’s aviation practice with innovative, experience-focused projects that transform how people travel.”
