Anthony Montalto is Chief Design Officer at HKS, guiding the firm’s global design vision, culture, and creative standards across disciplines. With extensive experience in architecture, urban design, and strategic innovation, he is known for translating big ideas into built work that is rigorous, expressive, and human-centered. At HKS, Anthony champions a design culture that balances creativity with performance, emphasizing research, collaboration, and clarity of intent. His leadership focuses on shaping places that respond to context, elevate everyday experience, and create lasting value for communities and clients alike